Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship – Teversham Church of England Primary School
About the Employer
Teversham is a Church of England Primary school based in the village Teversham, Cambridgeshire. Their aim is to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith and promotes Christian values through the experiences it offers to all its pupils.
We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual, who is hardworking and eager to join our team at Teversham Church of England Primary School. If you love to support young people and make a difference, this is a great opportunity to get into the early years sector or expand your current knowledge. Teversham is looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join their busy team.
About the Role
Key details:
* Hours: Monday to Friday 8:45am to 3:15pm, 30 hours per week
* Wage: £6.40 per hour
* Location: CB1 9AZ
* Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
* Duration: 18 months (plus 3 months EPA)
Overview of the Role
To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years. To ensure that the preschool nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others and to assist the Early Years Lead and Deputy Managers in providing a high-quality establishment for early years children. To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development.
Your day-to-day duties will include:
* To promote the aims and objectives of Teversham Pre-School and to exemplify and promote the high standards of the Pre-School to parents, staff and visitors at all times.
* To ensure the provision of high standards of physical and emotional care.
* To ensure that the welfare and safety of children is paramount within the setting and that any child protection concerns are always immediately and appropriately acted upon, following Teversham Primary School’s Safeguarding Policy and LSCB guidelines.
* To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely with and building effective relationships with parents/carers and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met.
* To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the EYFS Statutory framework to teach and support children to make progress in all areas of the curriculum.
* To help set up and tidy away at the end of the session.
* To attend relevant training/conferences/meetings to support professional development, keeping up-to-date with childcare/education practice.
* To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials and equipment and to ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
* To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children, having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures, and medical histories.
* To identify and help meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) alongside the EY SENCo. To guide all team members with the early identification and intervention for children who may benefit from additional support regarding their physical, emotional and social development.
* To ensure confidentiality of all information received.
* To maintain adequate records and up-to-date documentation as requested by the Pre-School manager.
* To liaise and facilitate close partnership working with parents, other family members and staff to help ensure that the particular needs of children are met and that parental choice is considered in terms of care given.
* To liaise with outside agencies as required.
* To actively participate in staff meetings, planning meetings, parents’ evenings, fundraising events and training sessions outside normal working hours, as required.
About the Candidate
Skills & Personal Qualities Required:
* Evidence of ongoing personal development training.
* Good communication skills with children, within the team and with parents/carers.
* Desire to continue with professional development.
* Demonstrable knowledge of child development and children’s needs.
* Demonstrable knowledge of policies and procedures that relate to equality and inclusive practices.
* Ability to work with parents/carers/families to encourage partnership working.
* Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively at all levels including professional, practitioner level, and to engage with children, parents and families.
* Ability to work as part of a team and take instructions and act on them.
* Good record keeping, report writing and presentational skills.
* Good organisational and time management skills.
* Ability to support the effective marketing of the setting in order to maximise the occupancy levels and income.
* Awareness of health & safety and practical hygiene issues.
* Ability, flexibility and willingness to take on other responsibilities or duties as deemed necessary.
Qualifications:
* GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) desired.
* GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) desired.
Next Steps & Pre-employment Checks
* (Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our Inspire ATA Recruitment team, to discuss your application further.
* Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.
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