Apprentice Early Years Educator, Witham 09GP
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Company: SEYMOUR HOUSE LTD.
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Location: Essex, CM8 1JU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £22,000.00 per year
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000034888
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
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Start Date: 03/08/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: Monday - Friday on a rota basis. Working hours will fall within the opening hours of the nursery 7.00am - 6.00pm, breaks to be confirmed.
Brief Description
The role of the Early Years Apprentice is to help all children receive outstanding care and education and support families to thrive. Meeting the children’s individual needs, creating an enriched learning environment and working alongside the Nursery Leadership Team to implement and promote the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Training to be Provided
- Our aim is to help you achieve your Level 3 Early Years, (which includes: Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
- Or complete a first aid course delivered by one of the following types of organisations as per the EYFS requirements
- Functional skills in maths if required
- Voluntary aid society, member of trade body with an approval and monitoring system, or acknowledged by the Health and Safety Executive), giving you qualified Early Years Educator status within 12 months
- From here, it is possible to specialise in areas such as special educational needs, disability, speech and language or become the manager of one of our day nursery schools. The Level 3 can also be used as a stepping-stone towards: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership Honours Degree in Early Years Early Years Teacher (EYITT) or Primary Teacher (QTS)
- On and off the job training and location to be confirmed
Future Prospects
- We will support you to achieve your level 3, giving you qualified Early Years Educator status
- From here, you can develop your career at Seymour House, opting for a managerial route, or you can specialise in areas that excite you, such as; special educational needs, disability, speech and language
The Level 3 can also be used as a stepping-stone towards:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership
- Honours Degree in Early Years
- Early Years Teacher (EYITT) or Primary Teacher (QTS)
Vacancy Detail
- You will be working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, helping support children’s play and nurture their development
- You will be involved in organising activities, in the assessment and record keeping of children's learning and development and working in partnership with colleagues and parents
- You will work alongside experienced early years educators, have a dedicated mentor and have the support of your fellow apprentices
- Plan and carry out physical care routines suitable to the age, stage and needs of the child
- Undertake tasks to ensure the prevention and control of infection for example hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste and using correct personal protective equipment