Summary
To work under the instruction/guidance of senior/teaching staff to support the delivery of quality learning to encourage the participation of pupils in the social processes of the nursery. To undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the Teacher/Manager in the management of the nursery.
Wage
£11,648 a year
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 4.30pm. Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm. Term time only.
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 17 March
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
2
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
Support for Pupils, Teachers and the Curriculum
* Work in partnership with teachers/managers and other professional agencies to provide effective support with learning and play activities;
* Awareness of and work within school policies and procedures;
* Support pupils to understand instructions, support independent learning and play and to promote the inclusion of all pupils;
* Implement and contribute to learning and teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher/manager, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate;
* Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher/manager, providing feedback to the teacher/manager on pupil progress;
* Support the teacher/manager in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task based on the expectations for individual pupils;
* Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes but not as a supervisory assistant;
* Under the guidance of a teacher/manager monitor, assess and record pupil progress/activities;
* Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher/manager and in line with health and safety requirements;
* Support pupils in their social development and their emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher/manager as appropriate;
* Support pupils with SEN 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;
* Undertake pupil record keeping and maintenance of records as requested;
* Provide cover to supervise a class and/or small group on an unexpected no timetabled basis only;
* Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities;
* Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays;
* Support children’s learning through play and planned learning activities;
* Maintain a clean, safe and tidy learning environment;
* Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence;
* May be asked to administer medications subject to agreement and in line with school policy;
* Provide basic first aid, if appropriate, ensuring timely referral to health service in emergency situations;
* Monitor and manage stock and supplies for the classroom.
* Provide support to pupils who have communication difficulties also where English is an additional language.
Where you’ll work
Chester-le-Street C of E Primary School
Hilda Park
Chester Le Street
DH2 2JT
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
EAST DURHAM 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
* The successful candidate will complete Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.
* This will be delivered with one day in college per month and a tutor visiting in the workplace once a month.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 / C and above)
* Maths (grade 4 / C and above)
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
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental