Who it’s for:
This apprenticeship is suitable for anyone working or wishing to work with young children on a day-to-day basis.
What you’ll learn:
An Early Years Practitioner works as part of a professional team ensuring the welfare and care for children under the guidance and supervision of an Early Years Educator, teacher or other suitably qualified professional in the Early Years Workforce.
You will gain the skills and knowledge needed to support activities based around the needs of individual children within the setting, and support their learning through planned, purposeful play. You’ll support the observation and assessment of each child, and assist with their care needs as required. You’ll also also work in partnerships with other colleagues, parents/carers or other professionals to meet each child’s individual needs.
Once you’ve completed this apprenticeship, you could progress onto a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship or enter the workforce in roles including an Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Assistant/Nurse/Practitioner, Assistant Childminder or Nanny.
Why an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is an excellent way to earn whilst you learn – you can gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience in a paid job, whilst also studying a relevant qualification.
Based in the workplace for a minimum of 30 hours per week, apprentices will receive support and guidance from a College Tutor and Assessor to work through their qualification. Apprentices must also have achieved Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent) prior to completing their apprenticeship.
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Standard: 550
Duration: 12-15 months.
