Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Vacancy

Overview

This apprenticeship is for those working in private and public settings such as nursery schools, full day care and pre-schools, delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by the Government and providing support in learning, development and care to children from age 0 to 5 in indoor and outdoor environments. The learner will be in a role that supports the key worker through daily activities, including providing personal care for children, implementing planned activities, supporting observations, keeping children safe, supporting and following health and safety practices and communicating with others.

What is covered on the course?

The apprentice will be expected to complete the following topics below:

Induction & Reflective Practice
Safeguarding & Welfare
Health, Safety & Infection Control
Communication & Language
Health, Nutrition & Personal Care
Child Development & Transitions
Observation, Assessment & Planning
Literacy, Numeracy & Sustainability
Inclusion & Supporting Children with SEND
Partnership with Parents & Professionals
Professional Roles, Conduct & Supervision
Enabling Environments & Embedding Practice

The individual will also work towards Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English, if applicable.

Key info

Course duration

12 months with up to 3 months Assessment.

Funding Options

Levy employers: £5,000
Non-levy employers: £250

Entry requirements

The individual must be at least 16 years old and will be required to undertake a DBS check. They must be employed, working more than 16 hours per week and have some experience of working with children.

Apprenticeship Assessment Period

A 60-minute professional discussion, underpinned by a showcase portfolio
An 80-minute observation with an Assessor

Qualifications

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, the apprentice will be awarded the following:

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills in Maths and English level 1 or 2 (as appropriate)

I have recently completed my Level 2 Early Years Practitioner with Aspiration Training. After initially starting at a Preschool as their housekeeper with no prior experience in the Early Year Sector, this was a great opportunity for me to develop my knowledge. As a mother of two, it was also manageable to complete around my family and home life. I hope to progress and complete a Level 3 in Early Years in the near future and thank the staff at Aspiration Training for their support.

Jemma Davis Early Years Practitioner

I found my Level 3 qualification to be a really insightful and interesting course that has definitely helped me improve in the field I work in. It gave me lots of information that helped improve my practice and the quality of care I give to children.

Alex Cooper Early Years Educator

What happens after my apprenticeship?

At Aspiration Training, we provide every learner with a career pathway. This is a plan with clear, practical steps our learners can take to achieve the career of their dreams.

Our career pathways show typical routes through the various stages of learning, the knowledge and skills that will be learnt along the way and the career options that may be available as a result.

Career Progression is available across a number of levels, meaning, with hard work and determination, the sky is the limit.

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