Summary
Francis Askew Primary School is looking for a Early Years Educator Apprentice to support in the early years classroom and work as part of a team. Under the guidance of teachers, the successful candidates will be involved in working with individuals or small groups of children.
Wage
£13,741 a year
The salary is pro-rata as the post is term time only. Please see the advert on the application portal for the actual salary.
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday - between the hours of 8.00am and 4.00pm, term-time only
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 22 April
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
As an Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will work closely with experienced educators to support the development and well-being of children under the age of 5, including pupils with special educational needs, on a 1:1 basis or in small groups. You will assist in planning and implementing engaging activities, play opportunities and experiences, observing and documenting children's progress, and creating a nurturing environment conducive to learning and exploration.
Main responsibilities:
* Support pupils’ learning, including working with individuals, groups and whole classes using knowledge, experience, specialist skills and training
* Use specialist knowledge/experience to provide appropriate support to pupils in relation to their individual needs
* Contribute to the creation of an appropriate learning environment through display and classroom organisation
* Contribute to the creation of appropriate learning resources
* Assist EYFS Lead/Teachers in the following: Support to pupils
* Support pupil learning, including working with individuals (1:1), groups, whole classes using knowledge, experience, specialist skills and training
* Provide pastoral support to pupils within the school environment
* Assist children in matters of personal needs and their general health including first aid and welfare matters
* Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers/EYFS Leaders
* To contribute to raising standards by ensuring high expectations are promoted for pupils
* Provide general support to pupils, ensuring their safety, by complying with good H&S practice
* Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required
* Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
* Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers
* Support the teacher in the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans
* Assist in maintaining classroom discipline through the implementation of the school's behaviour management strategies
* Provide support to pupils to achieve learning goals, e.g. guided reading
* Supervise pupils for a particular curriculum activity under the supervision and guidance of a qualified teacher
* Assist the teacher with the planning of learning activities
* Assist the teacher in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
* Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
* Provide general admin support, for classroom activities e.g. produce worksheets for agreed activities etc.
* To provide support in literacy/numeracy/SEN strategies
* Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
* Contribute to curriculum planning, evaluation and implementation
Where you’ll work
Francis Askew Primary School
North Road
Hull
HU4 6LQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
THE CONSTELLATION TRUST
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 qualification, equivalent to A Level, including Functional Skills in maths and English, if required. The apprentices are required to attend face-to-face training once a week at Sirius Academy West.
Training will include paediatric first aid qualification.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4)
* 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
* Presentation skills
* Number skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience