Returning in 2026, Colin Sure Start will be offering an apprenticeship pathway for candidates who are currently unqualified and do not have experience, but are interested in gaining a vocational qualification in Children's Care, Learning and Development while at the same time getting paid work and experience in our organisation. The apprenticeship will last for one academic year from September through to June, during which the apprentice will be studying in the evening enrolled on an NVQ Level 2 or 3 with an accredited Training organisation, and at the same time during this period the organisation will facilitate a minimum of 16 hours per week of work in a variety of Sure Start groups and services, paid at the apprenticeship rates set be the Government. The apprentice will be supported and mentored by the organisation, and will be given experience in some of our childcare and early years groups, antenatal and health support programmes, family support and parent programmes and SEN services under the guidance of our experienced staff and managers.
Application Process and requirements:
To apply download the application form on our website at:
The application process is now open, with potential candidates required to complete a short application form which we will provide, followed by a brief interview from which the apprentice(s) will be selected based on suitability. Places are limited. Any successful applicant will still need to apply separately for the NVQ course with the training organisation, although we will support you with this, even though Colin Sure Start are covering the costs of the course, and any offer of an apprenticeship is subject to the candidate successfully meeting the criteria for the course. Candidates will be entered in to the NVQ Level 3, or if they do not meet the entry requirements for this the Level 2 may also be considered. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK (proof required on application form) and committed to the ethos of Colin Sure Start. They must be able to commit to both the work requirements and study requirements of the apprenticeship scheme, and be able to organise transportation to various venues in the Colin area as part of their placement.
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