The person who shapes what a child learns next
An apprenticeship is a real, paid job. The apprentice works for an employer and trains with us at the same time, and comes out with a nationally recognised qualification and the experience to go with it.
The short answer
Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their apprentices. Most candidates will have achieved grade C or above in English and Maths. Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking their end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and maths minimum requirements are Entry Level 3, and the British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for apprentices for whom this is their primary language.
The employer sets the real bar, so treat this as a guide. If somebody is close but not quite there, it is still worth the conversation.
Working alone or supervising others to deliver the EYFS for children from birth to five.
Planning and supervising child-initiated and adult-led activities based on the needs and interests of each individual child, rather than a single plan for the room.
Covers child-initiated and adult-led activities, planning around individual needs
Observing each child and shaping their learning experience to reflect those observations. The second half is what makes the first half worth doing.
Covers observation, shaping learning experiences, assessment
Supporting children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play, which at this age is how it works.
Covers numeracy, language development, learning through games and play
Helping each child feel safe and secure, and meeting individual care needs including feeding, changing and administering medicine.
Covers key person responsibility, safety and security, feeding, changing, administering medicine
All apprentices must undertake an independent end-point assessment which is an assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours that have been learnt throughout the apprenticeship. The purpose of the assessment is to make sure the apprentice meets the standard set by employers and are fully competent in the occupation.
Work launched in class and completed in the job, building the evidence the assessor will look at.
The employer, the apprentice and the tutor. Half an hour. Progress, targets, and anything getting in the way.
Marked by a tutor who is not theirs, so the feedback is honest and the real thing holds no surprises.
There is also opportunity for progression to higher education.
Not sure what comes after this one? Tell us the role and we'll tell you honestly which of our apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships or university-level courses fits next.
It takes two, an employer and an apprentice. Pick your side.
Recruiting, or formalising the training of someone already in post? Start with a conversation. We'll check the role, sort the funding, and get them enrolled.
Speak to us today 0800 358 7979
Or advertise a vacancy through us and we'll handle the recruitment.
An apprenticeship is a job, so an employer has to take you on before you can start. Already employed in this kind of role? Your manager can put you forward directly.
No vacancy that suits? Register your interest and we'll tell you when one comes up.
