Preston Park Primary School - Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Preston Park Primary School are looking for an Early Years Educator Apprentice to work under the guidance of the AHT and in partnership with delegated teaching staff, and within an agreed system of supervision, to provide an outstanding quality of education and integrated care for
individuals and groups of children throughout the school early years setting.

Duties;

• To assist teaching staff in all aspects of the planning and assessment cycle and the related organisation and management of learning experiences, programmes and resources.
  
• To take responsibility for a key group of pupils working in close partnership with parents carers and families
  
• To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the early years and school
• Observing, assessing and recording learning in line with the school systems and processes'
• Initiating and planning learning experiences with the support of teaching staff as needed; evaluating and adapting daily, weekly and termly to meet the children’s needs and interests
• Working with individuals and groups of children as appropriate to their development and individual needs
• Working in partnership with Parents/Carers
• Organising with the support of the EY teachers and other professionals a smooth transition from home to school and from the EY to Year 1
• Drawing on the expertise of colleagues within school and internal and external agencies, draw up plans for individual children
• Displaying the children’s work to draw attention to their achievements
• Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with senior staff including individual portfolios
• Providing an inclusive service for care and education insuring that activities planned and carried out are sensitive to and reflect the diverse background of the children
• To provide a sensitive and high level of personal care to children that promotes and supports their individual needs
• Foster the physical, social, emotional, intellectual and linguistic development of all children in the EY, including those with special educational needs
• To set up and supervise learning experiences encouraging the learning development of individual children and groups both indoors and outdoors. Lead whole class groups from time to time as required
• Work in partnership with parents individually or in groups. This will include daily informal contacts, Link books, regular reviews, curriculum workshops, welcome and induction events and discussion groups
• Establish good relationships with children, acting as a role model, being aware of and responding appropriately to their individual needs, and encouraging children to interact and engage in activities with others
• Promote healthy eating for young children through dietary advice and by contributing to food and hygiene standards when preparing snacks and serving food
• Promote positive behaviour strategies, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents as agreed in centre policies and procedures and encourage children to take personal responsibility for their behaviour
• Supervise children at all times, including mealtimes and educational visits as required
• Provide appropriate personal care for sick and injured children in accordance with school policy and procedure
• Be an active member of the team working in close and positive partnership with colleagues and offering support as necessary

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
• Increased mastery of the critical stages of child and adolescent development
• Enhance understanding of the types of influences that can affect this development
• Become fully adept in supporting teachers with the planning of activities, as well as creating own activity plans
• Evaluation of personal performance in relation to supporting literacy, numeracy, and ICT if required
• Amplify knowledge of safeguarding and emergency procedures
• Understand legislation with regard to confidentiality, data protection, and information sharing

Desired Skills;

• Communication skills
• Knowledge of all Microsoft platforms
• Good knowledge of Maths and English

Benefits;

• Eligible for an NUS card for discounts in shops and restaurants
• Eligible for an apprenticeship oyster card, 30% off travel
• Discount on Nandos, ASOS, Vue cinema and much more
• Earn while you learn
• No debt
• Automatic rise in pay after 12 months
• Prizes and vouchers to be won (apprentice of the month)
• Secure a job with little or no experience
• Remote learning
• Paid twice a month

Expected duration;

19 months

Working Week;

Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed

32.5 hours per week

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possible progression into a full-time role for the right applicant