Early Years Practitioner

BURNLEY COLLEGE; Burnley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative college is offering a course designed for those aspiring to work with young children across diverse environments. This program covers essential topics crucial for careers in the Children and Young People's Workforce, including communication, personal development, and child safeguarding. Students will engage in practical learning and gain the necessary skills to support children's development effectively. With a focus on hands-on experience, participants will have the opportunity to progress to advanced courses or apprenticeships, paving the way for rewarding careers such as Teaching Assistant or Higher Level Teaching Assistant. If you are passionate about nurturing young minds, this course is your gateway to making a difference.

Qualifications

• Current DBS check and good standards in English and Maths are required.
• Voluntary work placement in a school for at least 12 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Work with young children in various settings including nurseries and schools.
• Learn about safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Communication Skills

Personal Development

Equality and Inclusion

Child Development Knowledge

Safeguarding Knowledge

Education

Good Standard of English

Good Standard of Maths

DBS Check

Job description

Enrolling on this course will enable you to work with young children in a variety of settings, including nurseries, schools and pre-schools, playgroups, children's centres, or as a childminder. This course will introduce you to a wide range of topics which are central to careers within the Children and Young People's Workforce. You will study mandatory units and various optional units, depending on your career plans or your current role, including practical and innovative learning in communication, personal development, equality and inclusion, and child and young person’s development. You will also learn about the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Start Date/s

24/02/2025

Entry Requirements

To be accepted on the course, you will need a current DBS, a good standard of English and Maths, and be in voluntary work placement in a school for at least 12 hours per week. You must also be able to carry out the duties of an Early Years Practitioner. As part of the interview process, you will take an initial assessment for Maths and English and complete a short written assessment.

Assessment

Like all vocational qualifications, the Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools qualifications are competence-based. Candidates will attend College to develop the essential basic knowledge, understanding, and skills for each unit. You will be assigned a trainer assessor who will visit you in your work placement to observe you, and you will build a portfolio of evidence.

Progression Opportunities

On successful completion of this course, you may progress to an Advanced (Level 3) course or to an Apprenticeship. When you have completed your studies, other courses that are available include the Foundation Degree in Children, Young People and their Services, and the BA (Hons) in Children, Schools and Families. Careers that this course may lead to include Teaching Assistant, Higher Level Teaching Assistant, or teaching.

Information About Fees

Our Student Services team will be able to advise regarding funding.