Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship

Exeter College; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is offering an Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship for individuals wishing to support children's physical, social, and emotional development. Ideal candidates will assist in children's daily care and education, ensuring safety and encouraging learning through various activities. This role requires excellent communication skills and patience. Successful completion may lead to further opportunities in Early Years education or immediate employment as a nursery nurse. Applicants should have GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications.

Benefits

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Support for functional skills and GCSE requirements

Qualifications

• Understanding and supporting the physical, social, and emotional development of children.
• Patience and understanding to work with young children.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize work in the nursery setting.
• Support children in developing numeracy and language skills.
• Ensure the safety and security of each child.
• Work in partnership with colleagues and parents.

Skills

Child development

Safeguarding

Health and safety

Communication

Supporting children’s activities

Special educational needs

Education

GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths

Functional skills (if required)

Job description

The Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship is ideal if you want to be part of the physical, social and emotional development of young children by planning and delivering a range of activities.

• Subject Area Healthcare, Childcare and Uniformed Protective Services

This Apprenticeship is for learners who are new to the early years sector, and are looking to begin their career with an intermediate level qualification. Apprentices will support the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5.

Early Years Educators play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. They work in a range of settings, including full day care, children’s centres, preschools, reception classes and as childminders.

Topics include:

• Child development
• Safeguarding
• Health and safety
• Communication
• Supporting children’s activities
• Special educational needs
• Partnerships

You will:

• Use your own initiative to plan and organise your own work in the role of a nursery nurse
• Learn how to support children to develop numeracy and language skills
• Ensure each child is safe and feels secure in their environment
• Work in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child

Apprentices will need to be working towards and achieve the following job role requirements before their End Point Assessment:

• Work with a team to support children’s daily care and education
• Have a solid awareness of keeping children safe and healthy
• Assist with the planning and preparation of educational activities
• Support children’s personal care

External assessments, including exams, and a substantial employer set project via practical assessments of skills and the ability to apply your knowledge.

Choose this course if you want to be part of the physical, social and emotional development of young children by planning and delivering a range of activities. You need patience, understanding and good communication skills.

Next steps: On successful completion of the Level 2 Apprenticeship, you could move on to the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship. Alternatively, you could progress directly into the workplace as an Early Years Educator/Nursery Nurse in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Standards.

Entry Requirements

Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide you ideally need GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths and in some cases ICT.

If you are 19 or over, functional skills are not required unless requested by the apprentice’s.

However, we will work with you and provide additional support in order to help you achieve the functional skills element or GCSE requirements of the Apprenticeship. Support can be delivered either prior to your Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme.

You need patience, understanding, a strong desire to work with people and good communication skills. You will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for your employer.

Facilities

The Hele Building was renovation in 2021 to support some of the new T Levels. Complete bright, large classrooms, state-of-the-art IT suites and interactive seminar spaces. Learners have access to cutting edge equipment to help gear them to move directly into industry or further study.

All students have access to the College Learning Resource Centres (LRCs), the College restaurant @34 and the College Gym.

Additional Costs

Other costs would include the purchase of recommended textbooks. You will need an enhanced DBS check done through your work placement or the college.

If you have questions or would like to speak to someone, our team of Customer Service Advisers can help answer your questions or direct your enquiry to the correct team.
Speak to us today on 01392 400500 or send us a message using our contact form: www.exe-coll.ac.uk/contact.

“The process has gone really well – really well! Considering I was apprehensive at first. There is a great shortage of healthcare assistants and I think all decision makers in care need to take more initiative in looking at the Apprenticeship route. Our Apprentice Leanna has made great progress. She has grown in confidence, and... Read more >"

Marie

Nurse Manager at The Dales Care Home

“The Apprenticeship scheme has been successful for our schools, as it has enabled us to upskill current staff and employ additional staff, which has benefited our children. The administration process is straightforward and Exeter College have been proactive in supporting both the Apprentices and school with any queries.” Rob Giffard, Head Teacher at All Saints... Read more >"

Rob

Head Teacher at All Saints C of E Primary School

“The most rewarding thing about my job is helping people who are unable to help themselves. It get a sense of accomplishment and really cherish the strong bonds I have built with the individuals I care for. I chose the Apprenticeship route because I hated the thought of being in a classroom 24/7. An Apprenticeship... Read more >"

Leanna

The Dales Care Home, Level 2 Adult Care Apprenticeship