Apprentice Early Years Educator Level 3
The Gorse Academies Trust
Leeds, LS7 4DR
Closes in 6 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 September 2024
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Summary
Hillcrest Academy seek to appoint an enthusiastic and engaging Apprentice Teaching Assistant, to work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
- Annual wage
- £12,347 a year
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week Term Time only + 5 days 7.4 hours each day. Start/end times to be agreed but within school working day. Total hours per week: 37 hours a week.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 7 October
- Duration
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1 Year 6 Months
- Positions available
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2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- To support students during their learning.
- To have good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding to individual needs.
- To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
- To encourage students to engage in activities led by the teacher.
- To encourage students to be independent.
- To assist in preparing the classroom.
- To be aware of student problems/progress/achievements and encourage positive learning.
- To carry out some administrative duties.
- To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
- To assist with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.
- To accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
- To undertake any other duties requested.
Where you’ll work
Hillcrest Primary School
Cowper Street
Leeds
LS7 4DR
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
AIRE VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
The apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard qualification (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours). Off-the-job training will be given as a minimum of 7 hours per week to complete all the necessary training, this will be delivered in the workplace.
- Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
- You will be supported with and prepared for the end point assessment by EPA Plus which will comprise of:
- Observation in the workplace by EPA external assessor
- Portfolio-based professional discussion with an EPA external assessor.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
You will be able to apply for a position within the Academy, subject to successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.
More training information
Training will be delivered by Aire Vocational Training, a work-based training provider specialising in Early Years and Education. You will be assigned a personal tutor/assessor who will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours required through planned monthly teaching sessions and observations both in school and via zoom.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Travel time to and from work.
About this company
At Hillcrest Academy, we firmly believe that children have one chance, and that we have the opportunity and responsibility to create young people who have all of the skills and characteristics needed to go on to greatness. We are proud of our role at the centre of a vibrant, wonderful community, we feel privileged to welcome every child and family into our holistic academy. It is our promise to ensure that children currently living in the Chapeltown, Harehills and surrounding areas of Leeds enjoy access to a truly inspirational primary academy. We continue to show through our work in partnership with other schools and colleagues within The GORSE Academies Trust that no barrier will in any way limit either the quality of a child’s educational experience or the levels of achievement to which our children are able to rise. At Hillcrest we establish a mutually supportive and close relationship with all our parents where trust and respect is at the heart of all we do. We aim to keep parents informed and involved in a positive way, encouraging them to be aspirational about their child’s future, and positive about their child’s education. We are proud of our family partnerships, working together to help every pupil achieve their full potential.
After this apprenticeship
- You will be able to apply for a position within the Academy, subject to successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
AIRE VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277011.
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Closes in 6 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
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