Early Years Apprenticeship

SCCU has a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, keen apprentice to join their friendly and supportive team.

• Do you love the idea of working with children?

• Are you passionate about learning?

• Could you make a difference in the lives of the children in our setting?

Day-to-day duties may involve:

• To provide a stimulating and happy environment where children can grow and learn

• To actively encourage children’s learning and progress in all areas of development by interaction and extension of play activities

• To work in partnership with the parents

• To know and adhere to the setting's operational and safety policies and procedures

• To assist the teacher with the short, medium, and long-term planning of the EYFS curriculum

• To carry out and record children’s observations in accordance with the requirements of the EYFS framework and as instructed by the Service Manager

• To participate in continuous professional development and training as required

• To ensure that any information received concerning the children is kept confidential

• To assist with the daily setting up and clearing away of all activities and equipment

Desired personal skills:

• Confident in building and maintaining relationships with young children

• Works well with other people

• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks set

• Able to work using own initiative

• Able to communicate effectively in spoken or written form

• Well organised

• Able to use ICT – word processing, emails, internet

• Aware of Safeguarding when working with young people

• Basic knowledge of First Aid if possible

• Awareness of Health and Safety issues

Desired personal qualities:

• Positive ‘can do’ attitude

• Enthusiasm

• Enjoy working with children

• Reliable

• Committed

• High expectations

• Sense of humour

• Team player

Benefits Provided by Employer:

• Opportunities to work with experts from a range of disciplines.

Future Prospect: Possibility of a substantive position on completion of apprenticeship.

Benefits Provided by Training Provider:

• Bespoke work-based tuition and additional learning support where necessary

• Access to TOTUM student discount

• Access to Life and Progress employee support programme which includes: Health and wellbeing support, Around-the-clock support, and Confidential counselling

Training to be provided: Training for this qualification will be provided by ourselves at SCCU Group, an Ofsted good training provider. Our tuition is all delivered in the workplace and bespoke to your particular role. Dependent on the learner's prior knowledge.

• Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Standard, 12 months practical with an additional 2 months End Point Assessment period

• Functional Skills in Maths, and English (if required)

Working Week and Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Salary: Apprenticeship Wage; from £240 per week

Address: Leicester, LE1 6TF

Start date: Immediately.