Apprentice - Early Years Support Worker (Level 2)
Thurrock Council
Want hands-on experience supporting children with SEND? Join Thurrock Council’s Level 2 Early Years Apprenticeship to learn practical childcare skills, complete a recognised qualification and build your career while working in community sessions - day, evening and weekends.
Thurrock Council is recruiting an Early Years Support Worker Apprentice (Level 2) for the Disabled Children Short Breaks and Outreach Service (SEND). The role involves supervised work with children in the local community, including daytime, evening and Saturday sessions, supporting families and young people with SEND.
The post is a 15-month fixed-term apprenticeship working 37 hours per week.
Apprentices will study and complete a full Level 2 Early Years apprenticeship, including Level 2 functional skills in Maths and English if not already held. Training and assessment time will be allocated during normal working hours; apprentices will complete assignments, workbooks and online training as required by the qualification.
The role requires an Enhanced DBS check with the Children's Barred List.
Benefits include pay at the National Minimum Wage for your age (rates provided in the advert), 25 days annual leave, enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to an Apprentice Forum and personal development events, and other employee discounts. Applicants must upload required documents (gaps-in-employment form, proof of essential qualifications where listed) and provide right-to-work evidence where applicable.
Level 2 Apprenticeship in Early Years
12 Nov 2025
22 Oct 2025 – 12 Nov 2025
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- Must achieve a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Early Years (apprenticeship training will be provided during working hours).
- Must achieve Level 2 functional skills in Maths and English if not already held (e.g. GCSE grade A-C / 4-9).
- DBS at Enhanced Level with Children's Barred List is required.
- Applicants who hold a Visa must provide valid evidence of their right to work in the UK; applicants using Skilled Worker Visa routes should check eligibility.
- As part of safer recruitment, applicants must complete and upload the Gaps in Employment grid; upload copies of any essential qualifications listed in the Job Profile/Person Specification.
Salary: National Minimum Wage for age. Rates listed in advert: Under 18 - £7.55 per hour; 18-20 - £10.00 per hour; 21+ - £12.21 per hour. Apprentices receive benefits including 25 days annual leave, access to health & well-being programme, NUS Apprentice Extra card, pension enrolment, and apprentice development events.
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