Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship – Oasis Academy Hobmoor Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and helping children embark on their educational journey? We seek enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals to join our Early Years team as an Early Years Apprentice in our vibrant primary school setting. They will work with children under the age of five to support their learning and development and help them achieve their full potential. Key Details Salary: £6.40p/h increasing to National Minimum Wage after 12 months Working hours: Monday – Friday (shifts TBC) 37 hours per week Location: Hob Moor Road, Birmingham, B25 8TN Apprenticeship Details – 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship or 19 months working towards Early Years Educator Level 3 (All learning is delivered online/ remote). Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider) As an Early Years Practitioner 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 in the Nursery (3 to 4 years), 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 in the Nursery, 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 Involvement in the implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour / Support / Mentoring plans 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. Support to Teacher/EYFS Lead 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 schools 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 Co-ordinate and organise pupils attending extra-curricular activities/work experience or other out of school activities under guidance of teacher 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. Support to Curriculum 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 Contribute to development of school policies and procedures by participation in working groups Contribute to the development, preparation and dissemination of appropriate materials Support the school before and after school provision and wrap around care Support with lunch duties and physical care routines, e.g. changing nappies, toilet training, etc. Desired skills & Personal qualities: Enthusiastic, and have a genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Reliable, committed, and punctual Professional, organised, and attention to detail Previous experience working with children is desirable, but not essential Confidence in your own ability to want to learn and develop Desired qualifications: · DBS must be completed if successful in the role About the Employer Oasis Academy Hobmoor is an inclusive academy for children aged between 3 and 11, committed to delivering first class-education and playing an active role in the local community. Oasis Academy Hobmoor is driven by a powerful ethos which aspires to treat everyone equally and recognises the importance of a holistic approach to education. As well as continuing to build a strong school and deliver a first-class education, it is also our desire to build an interconnected community, recognising that educational needs do not exist in isolation from the needs of the whole person. LMPEducation