Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

We are an inclusive, caring team of educators who are passionate about the early years, valuing the physical and emotional well-being of all the children in our care. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, with the same passion, to join our team of professionals to complete their Early Years Apprenticeship in a nurturing environment.

In order to be considered for this role, you must be enrolled on a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship, or completed your L2 Early Years Prectioner course/apprenticeship, possess a positive “can do” attitude with a willingness to work flexibly and demonstrate a clear interest and enthusiasm for child-led early years education. Ideally, you should also have some experience of working with young children who are multilingual, have English as an additional Language (EAL) or children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be enthusiastic about early years and learning through play.
• Support children’s learning and development through effective observation and quality, ‘in-the-moment’ teaching.
• Plan exciting opportunities for children with a variety of learning styles and needs, including children with ASD.
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS, child development and safeguarding requirements.
• Be a friend, a playmate, a safe and trusted person for the children.
• Be approachable and professional in your partnerships.
• Be collaborative, flexible and empathetic as part of a team approach.

This position involves working across the full age range of 6 months to 5 years, requiring the successful candidate to be adaptable and confident.

Venue: The Sheffield College: City Campus, Granville Road, Sheffield, S2 2RL.

Attendance: Day release.