Entry requirements summary
A level 3 qualification, for example a relevant Early Years NVQ. Applicants are to be working in either a voluntary or paid relevant educational setting for a minimum equivalence of one day a week. All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application.
Selection Process
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application.
Qualifications
Additional requirements
| Interview Required? | Yes |
| Portfolio Required? | No |
| Admissions Test Required? | No |
| Audition Required | No |
| Occupational Health Check Required | No |
| Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check Required | No |
| Letter of good conduct | No |
| Other Required | No |
GCSE/Level 2 requirements
| GCSE | 2 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English and mathematics/2 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English and mathematics. |
| Are Key Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? | Yes |
| Are Functional Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? | Yes |
| Are Scottish Core Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? | No |
English language requirements
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
An overall score of 62 with a minimum of 59 in each skill.
An overall score of 4 with a minimum of 3 in each component.
An overall CAE score of 52 or above with a minimum of Borderline in each skill.
An overall CPE score of 45 or above with a minimum of Weak in each skill.
An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components
A minimum of 6.0 in the European Baccalaureate English Language 1.
A minimum of 7.0 in the European Baccalaureate English Language 2.