Employer description

The Benjamin Foundation is a charitable organisation who support Children and young people and families throughout Norfolk and Suffolk.

Main description

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

• To assist in the setting up and clearing away of all activities and equipment
• To actively encourage children’s progress in all areas of development and types and stages of play, through interaction and extension of play activities
• To be involved in activity planning and record-keeping
• To attend training as requested including safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, EYFS training and any other training
• To ensure high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times
• To support the work and beliefs of the setting by helping to create an environment that promotes open and equal opportunities for children and adults
• To ensure that any information received concerning the children is kept confidential at all times
• To encourage the participation and involvement of all children attending the setting
• To be flexible with the working practices of the setting
• To be prepared to help in any areas of the setting with domestic duties or other duties as specified by the manager or owner
• The nursery is in a rural setting so the applicant will need own transport.

Where you’ll work
The Old Rectory, Low Road, Shelton, Norwich, NR15 2SD

Training to be provided

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation
CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

Your training course
Early years educator (level 3) Equal to A level

Your training plan
Apprenticeship Course Early Years Educator -Apprenticeship Level Advanced (Level 3)

Training to be provided for the full apprenticeship, candidates will complete: · Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification · Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) or Emergency Paediatric First Aid (mandatory requirement for the overall qualification) For the End Point Assessment (EPA) apprentices will undertake an observation with questioning, and a professional discussion underpinned by the portfolio.

Vacancy Details – Job

More training information
Apprentices must attend college sessions once per fortnight at City College Norwich, at the Ipswich Road campus, located near Norwich city centre.

Apprenticeship Duration Approx. 24 months.

Entry Requirements

Essential qualifications
GCSE in: English (grade 4 /C) and Maths (grade 4 /C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Team working

Things to consider

The course will last for 18 months, plus there will be an additional 6 months for the End Point Assessment period. The total length of this apprenticeship programme is 24 months.

Company benefits

Nursery uniform provided. Employee Assist Programme.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

Future prospects