Early Years Educator Apprentice

Summary

Cockton Hill Infants’ School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Early Years Educator Apprentice to join our Nursery team. The successful candidate will also be expected to make a valuable contribution to whole school development and to enrich the experiences of our pupils.

Wage

£14,526.20 a year

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Role is term time only.

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Wednesday, 8.00am - 4.00pm or 8:30am - 4:30pm, Thursday (BAC), Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm or 8:30am - 4.00pm. Role is term time only.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 April

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

Job Description

In your role as Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will play a vital role in the development of positive educational experiences for children with a range of needs in the School setting. Working with the support of qualified teaching and support staff you will be expected to contribute in the following area:

Support for Pupils:

Support learning of small groups or individuals with a range of needs
Help with the care and support of pupils
Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils
Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups
Be an effective model for pupil behaviour.

Support for Staff:

Assist with classroom resources and lesson preparation
Contribute to the management of pupils’ behaviour, both inside and outside
Provide support for learning activities
Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for all pupils and staff
Assist in the presentation of display materials
Support colleagues with routine administration
Adhere to and promote all School policies and procedures
Ensure Health and Safety and hygiene is to a high standard

Support for the School:

Monitor effective working relationships with colleagues and parents/carers
Contribute to the maintenance of pupil safety and security
Review and develop their own professional practice
Recognise confidentiality, child protection procedures, Health and Safety, and the policies of the Governing Body
Be involved in extracurricular activities, (e.g. clubs, activities, trips, open days etc)
Assist with special activities in school within school hours (e.g. sports days, plays, concerts, open days)
To follow the observation and record keeping system and maintain records for children so that children’s attainment and progress are effectively and regularly assessed
To carry out all responsibilities and activities within the equal opportunities framework

Where you’ll work

Mcintyre Terrace

Bishop Auckland

DL14 6HW

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

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.
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

This apprenticeship follows the Early Years Educator L3 standard
Full, on the job training will be provided by the employer
You will be required to come in to Bishop Auckland College every Thursday 9am - 4:15pm to attend the Early Years class.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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
Number skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

As part of the application process you will need to complete a DCC application form which we will send you once you have submitted your Apprenticeship Service application. Applications will then be shortlisted and successful applicants will be invited in to Bishop Auckland College for a pre-interview. Cockton Hill Infants School will then identify who they want to interview and as part of the interview process will invite applicants in for a short work trial.

About this company

Cockton Hill Infant and Nursery School prides itself on providing an innovative, broad and relevant curriculum for children from 2 – 7. Our school is a busy environment where children learn, play and grow together, guided by our nurturing ethos and outstanding learning environment. The well–being of staff and children is valued highly in school and is at the heart of what we do.

https://www.cocktonhill-inf.durham.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

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 VAC1000301905.

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Closes on Friday 21 March 2025

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