Modern Apprenticeship - Early Years Officer

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Modern Apprentice (5 posts) - Early Years Officer

Falkirk’s Early Years Officers are highly valued professionals within Falkirk’s Education Service. By providing high quality, interesting and exciting play experiences they support positive outcomes for young children (aged 2-5), which are long lasting through life.

We are committed to providing career development opportunities for our Early Years Officers. We offer many training and development opportunities to support daily practice. In addition, we support experienced practitioners to undertake additional qualifications such as certification in supporting children with additional support needs, the Froebel in Childhood Practice certificate and, for those who are keen for career progression, the BA Childhood Practice. 

What you will get as an Early Years Officer Apprentice

• You will train towards becoming a fully qualified Early Years Officer. On completion of your apprenticeship you will gain the Social Services Children & Young People (Level 3) which is equivalent to the HNC Childhood Practice, the benchmark practitioner qualification for the early learning and childcare sector.
• You will be based in one of Falkirk’s early learning and childcare establishments and will spend the majority of your week working directly with children under supervision.
• You will be assigned a workplace mentor/assessor who will guide you through your studies and provide practical advice on how to ensure that you carry out your role.
• You will work as part of a supportive team of ELC professionals who will involve you in the life and work of the nursery. 

Salary

Modern Apprentices will be paid the current National Minimum Wage. 

Age 16 - 17	£4.81 per hour
Age 18 - 20	£6.83 per hour
Age 21 – 22	£9.18 per hour
Age 23+	£9.50 per hour

 Duration

It is expected that you will complete your Modern Apprenticeship within a period of 24 months.

Criteria

• You must be resident in the Falkirk Council area.
• Ideally you will have some experience of working with young children, for example, in a volunteering capacity.
• You should have four passes at National 5 (or equivalent) at C or above, one of which should be English; or, have completed a Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services, Children and Young People.
• Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant workplace experience or alternative qualifications may be considered.