Description Job Title: Early Years Apprentice Level 3 Salary: National Minimum Wage based on Age Grade: Apprentice Contract Type: 18 months Apprenticeship Working Hours: 37 hours per week About the Service The Disabled Children Short Breaks and Outreach Service. Support (SEND) 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 Apprentice. About the Role 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 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. DBS Check: Enhanced Level with Children's Barred List is required for this post. Benefits of Working with Us 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. Important Dates Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 12th March 2026 Closing Date (Internal & External): 22nd March 2026 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Additional Information If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact: Jackie Harper - Deputy Manager jharper@thurrock.gov.uk 01375 652200 Laura Hayden - Deputy Manager lhayden@thurrock.gov.uk 01375 652200 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. Gaps in Employment Form Gaps in Employment Example