L2 Early Years Practitioner Apprentice at Lidget Green Primary School

Summary

Promoting and working within an Early Years setting, meeting the needs of the children, families and community in which it is based, in accordance with the policies, procedures and working practices of the School/Trust. Working as part of a team in assisting and consolidating the provision of a high quality Early Years curriculum.

Annual wage: £10,816 a year
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Training course: Early years practitioner (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday with a day release to Shipley College on a Wednesday. Please discuss working hours at interview.
32 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 12 January
Duration: 1 year 3 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

EFFORT DEMANDS:

Work within the school policies, under the direction and guidance of senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, making decisions using initiative where appropriate within established working practices
Promote positive values attitudes and good pupil behaviour dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy
Use good common sense and initiative when dealing with the conduct and behaviour of individuals, groups of pupils and whole classes; the correct use and care of materials by individual and small groups of pupils; the safety, mobility (if required) and hygiene and wellbeing of the pupils
Work to provide care and education through the provision of stimulating enjoyable and constructive activities appropriate to the children’s ages and abilities to ensure physical social emotional and intellectual development, taking into account diversity (e.g. language, culture, ability, race and religion)
Establish good relationships and high expectations with both the children and their families, taking account of parental concerns and dealing with them sensitively under direction of the teacher where necessary
Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals in liaison with the teacher to support the achievement and progress of pupils
Assist and support colleagues wherever required in order to ensure the smooth running of the setting, and contribute to relevant meetings
Have excellent numeracy and literacy skills as well as excellent oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise and support children at all times including school visits, trips and out of school activities. Ensure the physical needs of children are being met and maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene (e.g. Washing, dressing and toileting)
Support children in their learning both inside the setting and in outdoor play areas; recognising and responding to their individual needs, ensuring all children are engaged in appropriate activities
Determine the need for, prepare and maintain equipment and resources including specialist resources, and help the children in their use (e.g. Outdoor or indoor play equipment; being responsible for the care of all equipment and materials within the setting
Be aware of and ensure that as a team member the setting meets required standards as laid down by the Ofsted Early Years Framework
Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies using the school’s policies and procedures, liaising with the teacher where required (e.g. an injured or sick child)
Monitor and evaluate the children’s responses to learning activities as part of the planning cycle
Liaise sensitively and effectively with Parents/Carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions or meetings (as directed by the teacher) with parents promoting the policy on parental involvement
Prepare accurate feedback and detailed records, recording children’s physical, care and educational progress and achievements against predetermined learning objectives, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
Be responsible for keeping and updating systems as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems as requested
Perform allocated tasks with limited supervision
Provide general clerical/administration support (e.g. administer resources for agreed activities)

Where you’ll work

Birks Fold, Lidget Green

Bradford

UK

BD7 2QN

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

SHIPLEY COLLEGE

Your training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Support babies and young children through a range of transitions.e.g moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling
Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them. Types of abuse including: domestic, neglect , physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
Identify risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits.relating to both children and staff
Demonstrate skills and understanding for the prevention and control of infection, including hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment.
Use equipment, furniture and materials safely, following the manufacturers’ instructions and setting’s requirements.
Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
Promote health and wellbeing in settings by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy and balanced meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning/complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision.
Communicate with all children in ways that will be understood, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
Extend children’s development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication.
Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods.
Use a range of communication methods to exchange information with children and adults.
Work with colleagues to identify and plan enabling environments, activities (both indoors and outdoors), play opportunities and educational programmes (both adult led and child initiated) to support children’s holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
Implement and review activities to support children’s play, creativity, social development and learning and clear up after activities.
Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, sharing results accurately and confidentially in line with expected statutory framework and setting’s requirements.
Use learning activities to support early language development.
Support children’s early interest and development in mark making, writing, reading and being read to.
Support children’s interest and development in mathematical learning including numbers, number patterns, counting, sorting and matching.
Support the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing (the graduated approach) of each baby’s and young child's individual plan for their care and participation.
Work in ways that value and respect the developmental needs and stages of babies and children.
Use feedback, mentoring and/or supervision to identify and support areas for development, goals and career opportunities.
Work co-operatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and young children and enable them to progress.
Work alongside parents and/or carers and recognise their role in the baby’s/child’s health, well-being, learning and development.
Encourage parents and/or carers to take an active role in the baby’s/child’s care, play, learning and development.
Demonstrate how to share information with parents/carers about the importance of healthy balanced diets, looking after teeth and being physically active.
Support babies and young children through a range of transitions.e.g moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling
Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them. Types of abuse including: domestic, neglect , physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
Identify risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits.relating to both children and staff
Demonstrate skills and understanding for the prevention and control of infection, including hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment.
Use equipment, furniture and materials safely, following the manufacturers’ instructions and setting’s requirements.
Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
Promote health and wellbeing in settings by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy and balanced meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning/complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision.
Communicate with all children in ways that will be understood, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
Extend children’s development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication.
Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods.
Use a range of communication methods to exchange information with children and adults.
Work with colleagues to identify and plan enabling environments, activities (both indoors and outdoors), play opportunities and educational programmes (both adult led and child initiated) to support children’s holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
Implement and review activities to support children’s play, creativity, social development and learning and clear up after activities.
Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, sharing results accurately and confidentially in line with expected statutory framework and setting’s requirements.
Use learning activities to support early language development.
Support children’s early interest and development in mark making, writing, reading and being read to.
Support children’s interest and development in mathematical learning including numbers, number patterns, counting, sorting and matching.
Support the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing (the graduated approach) of each baby’s and young child's individual plan for their care and participation.
Work in ways that value and respect the developmental needs and stages of babies and children.
Use feedback, mentoring and/or supervision to identify and support areas for development, goals and career opportunities.
Work co-operatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and young children and enable them to progress.
Work alongside parents and/or carers and recognise their role in the baby’s/child’s health, well-being, learning and development.
Encourage parents and/or carers to take an active role in the baby’s/child’s care, play, learning and development.
Demonstrate how to share information with parents/carers about the importance of healthy balanced diets, looking after teeth and being physically active.

Your training plan

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 qualification. Maths and English Functional Skills if required. Weekly day release at Shipley college.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Please ensure you have: Researched the role and the location of the school. A DBS criminal record check and eligibility to work in the UK will be required. All applicants will be asked to submit a current CV and may be asked to attend an assessment for Maths and English.

About this company

Lidget Green Primary School is a thriving, large primary school which serves a diverse and supportive local community. We pride ourselves on being a fully inclusive and nurturing school that has high expectations and aspirations for all our pupils and staff.

After this apprenticeship

On a successful completion of this apprenticeship the apprentice can progress to Early years Educator.

With additional experience, an Early Years Educator can become the manager of an early years setting.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHIPLEY COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288490.

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