THIS PROJECT IS PART FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND (ESF)

The Humber Internships Programme (HIP) offers 12-week internships and is a great way to make an impact, gain invaluable industry knowledge and start making your mark.

If you’re aged 18+, live in Hull, East Riding, North or North East Lincolnshire and are studying full-time or have graduated at degree level (or equivalent) a HIP internship could be the perfect fit for you.

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**Please note due to the limited time remaining on this project, we are now only accepting general enquiries from those available to work full-time immediately. Post graduate students should enquire only if they want to apply for a specific HIP part-time role.**

**12-week Summer Placement Opportunity or Full/Part-Time Graduate Opportunity**

Bright Beginnings

Role Title:

Early Years Intern

Location:

Hull, HU10 (Kirk Ella)

Hourly Rate:

10.42

Hours:

Full-Time or Part-Time hours, depending on the applicant

Duration:

12 Week initial Internship, could potentially lead to a part-time role beyond internship duration

Overview of Opportunity

• Bright Beginnings are a day nursery with 2 sites operating in the Hull area. Bright Beginnings aim to give their children the best experience of a safe and happy environment, in which to thrive as they learn and develop through play. Bright Beginnings work in partnership with Hull City Council and East Riding Yorkshire Council for early years, and are proud to be the profile nursery for Hull museums and Ferens Art Gallery
• Bright Beginnings are seeking an Early Years Intern to work in their nursery, pre-school and out of school club during term time and the school holidays
• This internship is suited to someone currently studying an Early Year’s course and seeking employment in this field, or a recent Early Years graduate (Primary Teaching Studies or Working with Children, Young People and Families etc)

Role Description

• To work alongside the manager/deputy manager and the team in a busy nursery environment of children aged 3-11 years
• Support in the planning and delivering activities that are developmentally appropriate, child-centred, play based provision
• Varying your planning, approach and delivery to the wide-ranging age group of the nursery
• Contribute to the provision of the nurturing environment needed to promote children’s emotional stability, independence and creativity
• Build positive relationships with the children and the parents/carers
• Support the children during mealtimes as well as playtimes

Skills and Experience (Essential):

• Ability to implement high quality practice to support all children’s development
• Qualification or working towards a qualification in Early Years or Primary Teaching such as Early Childhood Studies, Education Studies, Primary Teaching Studies or Working with Children, Young People and Families
• Friendly and approachable personality
• Organised with the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• The ability to work well with others
• Adaptable in a changing environment
• Excellent verbal communication skills and active listening skills
• Enhanced DBS will be essential to begin the internship; however, this can be provided by the company if not currently held as part of your course etc
• 2 satisfactory references will be required prior to the internship, this can include university tutors, personal reference or employment references

Skills and Experience (Desirable):

• Hold previous experience of working with children
• Customer service skills
• Safeguarding Level 1 qualification desired (this will be completed with the company on your first day if not currently held by the successful applicant)

Qualifications:

• Current student, finalist or graduate in an Early Years or Primary Teaching qualification such as Early Childhood Studies, Education Studies, Primary Teaching Studies or Working with Children, Young People and Families

Potential for Permanent Employment (if applicable):

• Yes, this is an initial 12-week internship starting over the summer, but could lead to a part time or full-time permanent position dependent on a successful internship and the intern’s circumstances

Permission to work in the UK

All applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.

Please include one of the following statements in your CV or covering letter when applying for this role.

• I am eligible to work in the UK without restriction
• I am eligible to work in the UK with restriction
• I have no eligibility to work in the UK in the post applied for and would need a Certificate of Sponsorship or other permission in order to take up employment

THIS PROJECT IS PART FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND (ESF)

The project has received £900,000.00 of funding from the European Social Fund as part of the 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme in England. The Department for Work and Pensions is the Managing Authority for the England European Social Fund programme. Established by the European Union, the European Social Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support skills development, employment and job creation, social inclusion and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding