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Early Years Modern Apprenticeship

The Modern Apprenticeship in Early Years Childcare is an approved programme of training through the Aberdeenshire Council Modern Apprenticeship Scheme.  The qualification is delivered as you work by a training provider using an online portfolio and observation, there is no day release to college required.

Aberdeenshire Council provide early learning and childcare to children aged 2-5, in 89 school nurseries throughout Aberdeenshire.  Within these Nurseries we have a range of qualified and experienced staff delivering learning activities based on a national curriculum to help children develop their skills and personalities.  Working alongside these team members, you will participate in planning and carrying out these activities while providing nurturing support to our next generation of learners.

A typical day in a school nursery involves developing children’s skills with activities such as number and alphabet games, painting, cooking and outdoor activities. Reading stories and singing songs together is a great way to encourage learning for this age group.  While carrying out these activities you will be assessing how the children are progressing and will report back on this.  Most importantly you will ensure children are kept safe and well.

Qualification

SCQF Level 7/SVQ Level 3 Social Services Children & Young People

Time to complete: Up to 24 months

Career Progression

Starting your career as a Modern Apprentice in Early Years Childcare can lead to progression into many roles in the organisation and wider, including Early Years Practitioner, Early Years Coordinator, Early Years Lead Practitioner and many more.

Job Profile Modern Apprentice Early Years

The above job profiles are an example of what will be advertised. When applying for a vacancy the profiles attached to the advert should be referred to.

Modern Apprenticeships in Early Years are usually advertised over the summer for a start date at the beginning of term, you may want to set up an alert in MyJobScotland so you are notified when one becomes available.