Early Years Apprentice

Summary

Your key role will be to provide support to Early Years Teachers and Teaching Assistants in our provision for 3-4 year olds within the nursery unit or 4-5 year olds within the Reception class.

Annual wage

£12,313.60 to £22,010.56 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Pay will be pro rata £9,235.20 for working 38 weeks term time only plus 5 days

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

Monday – Friday with one day at Darlington College. Total hours per week: 37 hours a week. Term time only plus 5 days.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 December

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

Attain a Level 3 qualification by attending tutorials and classes and by completing all assignments set
Attend training sessions as appropriate and be responsible for self-improvement
Raise pupil achievement by supporting the teacher and EYFS team
Assist with physical management and personal care needs for children in EYFS
Work with individuals and groups to encourage them to achieve greater independence and self-confidence
Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
Supervise and provide support for all pupils
Promote inclusion and acceptance and to engage in activities led by the teacher
Evaluate learning and provide feedback as needed
Follow instructions of teachers and EYTA with planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities
Promote good pupil behaviour and deal promptly with conflicts
Contribute towards resourcing teaching
Listen to children read, read and tell stories to individuals or groups
Work with pupils on programmes linked to local and national curriculum and learning strategies and feed back to the teacher
Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and achievement as directed
Support the effective use of ICT and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Undertake routine administrative tasks
Be aware of and comply with policies relating to child protection, health & safety, confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection, reporting all concerns to a nominated person
Attend and participate in meetings as required
Participate in the school’s Performance Management process
Accompany staff and pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities
Develop an excellent understanding of a child’s development and learning and working with children with a range of educational needs
Motivate and encourage children to meet targets for learning and/or behaviour

Where you’ll work

INGLEBY MOOR CRESCENT

DARLINGTON

DL1 4RW

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

DARLINGTON 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 Apprenticeship Standard
Standard
Location – Firthmoor Primary School, Ingleby Moor Crescent, Darlington DL1 4RW
Working 5 days per week inclusive of 1 day release for study at Darlington College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (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
Administrative skills
Initiative
Flexibility

Other requirements

Experience of working with children aged 5 and below would be an advantage This position is subject to Enhanced DBS and qualification checks

About this company

We are dedicated to providing the very best care and education for all our children. We want our school to be a happy, inclusive and successful community. Within a safe, positive and supportive environment, our children are encouraged to take responsibility for their own health and well-being. We promote a love of learning, which encourages our children to aim high and become valuable members of society. We pride ourselves on being a school at the heart of the Firthmoor, involving pupils, parents and the wider community in our achievements

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

After this apprenticeship

There may be an opportunity to secure a long term position after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DARLINGTON COLLEGE

Nagina Patrai

NPatrai@darlington.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284319.

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