Summary
A unique opportunity to earn-while-you-learn in an apprenticeship suitable for a school/college leaver, or if you are ready to start a career in education. We are delighted to offer a new position in our positive and dedicated team due to our new Nursery expansion! Work with class teachers to support learning in line with the national curriculum.
Wage
Competitive
Term Time Only, 38 weeks.
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Term Time Only, 38 weeks. Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm (30 min Lunch break) * Including time allocated for college work to be completed. Contract Term – 18 months
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
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
* Working with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of teaching staff
* Establish positive relationships with pupils supported
* Implement planned learning activities/teaching programs as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils' responses as appropriate
* Support pupils with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills
* Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use
* Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and help keep pupils on task
* Interact with, and support pupils, according to individual needs and skills
* Promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs within the classroom, ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources
* Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour
* Monitor and record pupil activities, as appropriate, writing records and reports as required
* Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher
* To support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
* To attend to pupils' personal needs, including help with social, welfare and health matters, including minor first aid
* To assist with the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources
* Liaise with other staff and provide information about pupils as appropriate
* To assist with the display and presentation of pupils' work
* To supervise pupils for limited and specified periods, including break-times when the postholder should facilitate games and activities
* To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
* To understand and apply school policies in relation to health, safety and welfare
* Attend relevant training /relevant school meetings as required
Where you’ll work
LOVE LANE
RAYLEIGH
SS6 7DD
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
VOCATIONAL TRAINING SERVICES CARE SECTOR LIMITED
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
* Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
* Functional Skills maths and English (if required)
* Work-based learning
Requirements
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
* Team working
* Dedicated
* Positive
* Flexible
* Love for learning
* Motivate children
* Team Player
* Enthusiastic
* Highly committed
* Friendly
* Supportive