Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Summary

To contribute to the delivery of the national curriculum & provide support for pupils, the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all. Work collaboratively with teaching staff in the whole planning cycle & the management/preparation of resources. Also, to deliver learning to individuals, small groups & whole classes.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.00pm. Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 4 November
Duration: 1 year 6 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

Deliver learning activities both indoors and out for individuals and groups of pupils taking responsibility for leading and managing play, care and learning in partnership with qualified teachers and other professionals, to ensure all children are fully integrated into the school.
Be aware of, and work within, school policies and procedures.
Have key worker responsibilities for groups of children and work within a team of early years practitioners.
Assess, record and report on development, progress and Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher/Senior Manager
Work as a part of a team to Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, including writing reports and records and providing focussed personalised provision as required.
Work unsupervised with individual children, small groups and the key worker groups under the overall direction of the Head Teacher and/or Deputy/Assistant Head Teacher.
Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities.
Maintain a clean, safe and tidy learning environment.
Ongoing guidance and support of pupils in their social development and their emotional well-being, reporting problems to the appropriate person.
Supply specialist support with direction and guidance from teaching staff, allowing pupils to access the curriculum and participate fully in school activities.
Accompany teaching staff and take responsibility for pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes but not as a Supervisory Assistant.
Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom, playground and dining areas.
Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
Provide basic first aid, if appropriate, ensuring timely referral to health service in emergency situations.
May be asked to administer medications subject to agreement and in line with school policy.
Be flexible within working practices of school, prepared to help where necessary including undertaking certain domestic tasks, e.g. preparation of snacks.
Support pupils to develop their skills of independence, resilience and confidence.
Contribute to and assist in planning, organising and implementing individual development, the development and implementation of support plans Individual Educational Plans and EHC’s, including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews as required.
Work with pupils not working to the normal timetable.
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures

Support for the School

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection/safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Show a duty of care to pupils and staff and take appropriate action to comply with health and safety requirements at all times.
Be aware of and support difference and ensure that all pupils have access to opportunities to learn and develop.
Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.
Demonstrate and promote commitment to equal opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory.

The above is not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post as directed by the Head Teacher.

Where you’ll work

Whickham Street

Easington Colliery

Easington

County Durham

SR8 3DJ

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

EAST DURHAM 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

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
Maths and English Functional Skills if required - if not required, Maths and English upskill will still be provided but you do not need to sit an exam
Preparation for End Point Assessment

More training information

You will be required to attend East Durham College once a month, and your tutor will also visit you in the workplace once a month.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

5 GCSE's including English and Maths (grade 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
IT skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

This position is paid Term time. You will not be required to work during the school closure periods however, your salary in these periods will be adjusted accordingly in line with the retainer regulations as specified in the National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book agreement.

About this company

Large primary school with Governor-led nursery, 3-form entry with 556 pupils on roll.

https://www.ecps.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Following the successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is a full time role available for the right person.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

Emma Norbury

emma.norbury@eastdurham.ac.uk

0191 5185587

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280988.

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