Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Summary

To work as part of a professional Teaching Assistant Team in our Academy in EYFS. This will include: Being responsible for supporting child initiated and adult led activities based around the needs and each child, supporting the observation and assessment of the children and working as part of a team to ensure each child feels safe and secure.

Annual wage: £11,648 a year
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Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
Hours: Monday- Friday, shift times to be confirmed, term time plus 5 days.
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 7 October
Duration: 1 Year 4 Months
Positions available: 1

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

Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
Assist and support pupils, including those with special needs, in respect of personal, local and national learning strategies across the curriculum, as directed by the teacher. Ensure all pupils are safe and have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
The role may include supporting pupil’s personal programmes, relating to social, health, physical, hygiene, and welfare matters
The pupil may also need assistance to access different areas of the school. Following appropriate training and in line with school procedures, to administer basic first aid and/or medication as required
Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher
Promote self-esteem and encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
Provide feedback on pupils’ personal needs as appropriate
Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate. Support pupils to understand instructions
Gather, report information from/to parents/carers as directed
Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
Undertake basic pupil record keeping as requested
Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear-up afterwards
Assist with the display of pupils’ work
Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use
Provide routine clerical support for teachers, e.g. photocopying, filing, collecting money, checking deliveries and placing goods in stock and maintaining records of stock
To understand the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity, both when working with pupils and with colleagues, and to promote equal opportunities for all
To uphold and promote the values and the ethos of the school
To implement and uphold the policies, procedures and codes of practice of the School, including relating to customer care, finance, data protection, ICT, health & safety, anti-bullying and safeguarding/child protection
To take a pro-active approach to health and safety, working with others in the school to minimise and mitigate potential hazards and risks, and actively contribute to the security of the school, e.g. challenging a stranger on the premises
To participate and engage with workplace learning and development opportunities to continually improve own performance and that of the team/school, subject to the school training plan
To attend and participate in relevant meetings as appropriate
To undertake any other additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post

Where you’ll work

Alt Academy

Alt Lane

Oldham

OL8 2EL

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

THE OLDHAM COLLEGE

Your training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.

Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).

Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.

Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.

Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.

Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.

Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.

Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.

Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.

Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.

Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.

Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.

Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.

Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.

Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.

Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.

Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.

Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.

Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.

Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.

Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.

Your training plan

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard, which includes;

Early Years Educator Qualification
Paediatric First Aid
You will attend Oldham College for weekly, off the job training sessions

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade A*-C/9-4)
Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)
Early Years Level 2 (grade Pass)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Willingness to undertake training in relevant learning strategies You will be expected to be flexible with the working hours to ensure ratios are maintained. During the year you will be expected to participate in additional events out of the normal working hours, for example, parent’s evening and open days. There is a degree of lifting and carrying that you will need to be able to carry out. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required undertake an enhanced DBS. Applications will only be accepted through the National Apprenticeship Website: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship Please do not contact the employer direct. If your application is successful, you will be contacted by The Oldham College (normally via email) to invite you to attend a pre-interview and initial assessment

About this company

Our core aim is to provide the best possible education for our children. We want the academy to make a real difference to the lives of pupils and parents who live and work in Oldham. We believe that The Harmony Trust will be a place where every child believes, achieves and succeeds. Developing well-being and self-esteem is at our core alongside raising attainment and achievement. we aim to prepare our learners for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life through a balanced high quality education in a caring and stimulating environment, where our school community is learning and achieving together.

https://www.alt.theharmonytrust.org/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Any successful Apprentice who demonstrates the ability and necessary skills to carry out the role for the Level 3 EYE to a high standard may be considered for any vacancy that may arise within the school. This would be part of a further recruitment process.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE OLDHAM COLLEGE

Andrea Kearns

andrea.kearns@oldham.ac.uk

01617854072

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278007.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 4 October at 11:59pm)

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