Apprentice - Early Years Support Worker (NVQ Level 3)
Job Description
Early Years Support Worker Apprentice (NVQ Level 3)
Salary: National Minimum Wage for Age
21-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 NVQ Early Years Level 3.
The Early Years Apprentice Level 3 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 you’ll 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 - £7.55 per hour
Ages 18 to 20 - £10.00 per hour
Ages 21 and over – 12.21 per hour
DBS at Enhanced Level with Children's 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
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.
About us
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council