Early Years Apprentice
Staindrop C Of E Primary School
Darlington, DL2 3NL
Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 15 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 October 2024
Contents
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to work in our Early Years nursery setting alongside the Early Years lead. You will be working with our SEND children in the nursery setting, supported by a mentor to take you through your apprenticeship journey.
- Annual wage
- £11,648 a year
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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35 hours per week, term time only. Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4pm.
35 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 4 November
- Duration
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1 Year 6 Months
- Positions available
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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
- Involved in assisting the Early Years’ lead in planning and carrying out provision inside and out
- Helping to plan lessons and prepare teaching materials
- Supervising arts and crafts
- Organising group activities
- You'll work closely with parents and staff members
- You'll come up with creative ideas for activities in lessons
- Setting out the activity rooms
- Reading to the children
- Helping children who need extra support to complete tasks
- Helping staff to plan learning activities and complete records
- Looking after children who are upset or have had accidents
- Clearing away materials and equipment after sessions
- Taking part in training
- Provide play and learning opportunities and maintain high standards of quality care and educational provision
- To be a role model at all times to children, families, fellow practitioners, students and those from the local community
- End of day duties - you will need to ensure final standards within your area, ensuring all preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of your nursery playroom and equipment
- Welcoming environment - ensuring a strict door policy is adhered to and encourage a close relationship between yourself and parents
- Constantly ensure the general standards of your area are high and good practice is followed
Where you’ll work
Swan Wynd
Staindrop
Darlington
DL2 3NL
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
BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- You will attend Bishop Auckland College every Thursday during term time to attend day-long classes
- Full, on the job training provided by the employer
- You will receive on-site visits from Bishop Auckland College tutors/reviewers
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9-4)
- Maths (grade 9-4)
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
You will be working outdoors in all weathers to support the children’s learning. When working in a school you must consider that you will not be allowed to take time off for holidays during term time. Please consider where the school is situated, you may need to check public transport or have your own. Short listing will take place first with BAC as a pre-interview week commencing the 21st of October followed by interview and possible work trial with employer week commencing the 4th of November.
About this company
Primary School offering education to children from the age of nursery- year 6.
After this apprenticeship
To be discussed at interview
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE
David Brough
david.brough@bacoll.ac.uk
01388 743164
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279806.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 15 October at 11:59pm)
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