Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for an opportunity to work with a high trained professional team in our Early Years Department. Do you have a passion for working with children? Are you looking for a role which is rewarding, and you can make a difference to a child’s Development?
Wage
£14,526.20 a year
Pay is term time only and paid pro rata.
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Wednesday 08.00 - 16.00, Thursday (College) 09.00- 16.15, Friday 08.00 - 15.30
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
Aim of role:
* To encourage the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school, and enable pupils to become more independent learners
* To undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom
* To work in Early Years with some cover in KS1
Support for Pupils, Teachers and the Curriculum:
* Work in partnership with teachers and other professional agencies to provide effective support with learning activities
* Awareness of and work within school policies and procedures
* Support pupils to understand instructions, support independent learning and to promote the inclusion of all pupils
* Implement and contribute to planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate
* Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress
* Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task
* Under the guidance of a teacher monitor, assess and record pupil progress/activities
* Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under teacher guidance
* Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities
* Support pupils in their social development and their emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
* Support pupils with SEND needs as appropriate
* Share information about pupils with other staff, parents/carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate and in line with school policies and procedures
* Contribute to pupils plans and reports
* Support the work of volunteers and other teaching assistants in the classroom
* Support the use of ICT in the curriculum
* Work with pupils not working to the normal timetable using Teacher’s planning
* Undertake pupil record keeping and maintenance of records as requested
* Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities
* Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times
* Maintain a clean, safe and tidy learning environment
* Support children’s learning through play and planned learning activities
* Support pupils in developing and implementing their own personal and social development
* May be asked to administer medications subject to agreement and in line with school policy
* Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence
* Support the health, safety and welfare of children in EYFS/KS1
* Provide basic first aid
* Monitor and manage classroom supplies
Support for the School:
* Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding/child protection, confidentiality and data protection
* Show a duty of care to pupils and staff and take appropriate action to comply with health and safety requirements at all times
* Be aware of and support difference and ensure that all pupils have access to opportunities to learn and develop
* Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school
* Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team
* Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
* Attend relevant meetings as required
* Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
* Demonstrate and promote commitment to equal opportunities
* To attend BAC weekly as part of your apprenticeship study
Where you’ll work
Colliery Road
Bearpark
Durham
DH7 7AU
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
* You will be required to attend Bishop Auckland College one day per week
* Full, on the job training will be provided by the employer
* You will be working towards the Early Years Educator Level 3 apprenticeship standard
* Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Administrative skills
* Team working