Apprentice - Early Years Support Worker (NVQ Level 2)
Apprentice - Early Years Support Worker (NVQ Level 2)
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Early Years Support Worker Apprentice (NVQ Level 2)
Salary: National Minimum Wage for Age
15-month Fixed-Term Contract
37 Hours per Week(Including one Saturday and some evening work)
Are you up for a challenge and interested in the future development of children and Families in Thurrock
The Disabled Children Short Breaks and Outreach Service. (SEND) support families and young people who live in Thurrock. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic person with a mature approach to join our team as an Early Years Support Worker.
The role will include supervised work with children living in the local community sessions will be daytime evening and a Saturday session.
You will be required to study towards and achieve a full Apprenticeship in NVQEarly Years Level 2.
The Early Years Apprentice Level 2 requires you to achieve;
- Level 2 functional skills qualification in both Maths and English if not already held (e.g. GCSE grade A to C or 4-9)
Apprenticeship study will be undertaken within normal working hours. Time will be allocated to attend training and complete assignments workbooks online training etc. as required by the qualification.
As a Thurrock Council Apprentice youll have access to a host of additional benefits including:
- Free NUS Apprentice Extra discount card
- Membership of the Apprentice Forum Group with monthly gatherings
- Apprentice only personal development events throughout the year
- 25 days annual leave
- Health and Well-being Programme
- Specially negotiated retailer discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme free confidential advice to help you with your work-life balance
- Access to additional training
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
We pay apprentices the national minimum wage for your age.
Ages Under 18 - 7.55per hour
Ages 18 to 20 - 10.00per hour
Ages 21 and over 12.21 per hour
DBS at Enhanced Level with Childrens Barred List is required for this role.
Advert Closing Date:
Redeployment Only: 10th July 2025
Internal & External: 27th July 2025
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For an informal discussion or any queries about the post please contact Laura Hayden Deputy Manager at
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
Application Requirements
As part of the Safer Recruitment process Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
Employment Type
Full-Time
