Coronavirus (COVID-19): to find out how we can support you with your apprenticeship including if you have been affected by redundancy, read our updated information.

Early Years Practitioner Apprentice (Level 3) Eastwood Community School

As an Early Years Practitioner at Eastwood Community School you will work effectively as part of the Early Years team, providing a stimulating and caring environment for children to enable them to learn and thrive.

Sign in to apply

Closing date: 12 Jul 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,904.00

    Starting at £5.30 age dependent, rising to £9.50 per hour

  • Working week

    Monday- Friday, 8.00am to 3.30pm (30 minute lunch break)

    Total hours per week: 35.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    19 Jul 2022

  • Date posted

    09 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000053604

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Main Duties / Responsibilities 

  • Support children learning numeracy and language skills through play and interactive games. 
  • Assist with the supervision of activities, such as arts and crafts, music, cooking, outdoor provision and trips / visits. 
  • Understand and adhere to school/EYFS policies and procedures, particularly in relation to safeguarding, behaviour, health and safety and emergencies. 
  • Liaise with parents/carers to share information about their child’s progress and developmental needs of children in the setting
  • Assist with planning and delivering activities which help children work towards achieving the Early Learning Goals (ELGs). 
  • Assist with providing a caring and stimulating environment for all children, including those with additional needs, which takes into account their developmental needs and allows them to reach their full potential. 
  • Play an active role in observing children in the setting to identify their individual needs and 
    make recommendations to the setting leader for requirements where necessary. 
  • Assist in setting up areas of provision in order to progress and develop learning. 
  • Take an active interest in children and their families, treating them with respect at all times and maintaining high levels of communication with parents/carers in particular, welcoming their concerns and questions. 
  • Provide intimate care for children where required, ensuring this is done in line with the School’s Intimate Care Policy. 
  • Ensure positive management of children’s behaviour, in line with the school’s 
  • Understand individual responsibilities in terms of child protection and safeguarding and monitor any issues in line with the school’s policy and local procedures. 
  • Assist in ensuring children arrive and leave safely from the setting and follow collection procedures, i.e. children are collected by authorised persons known to school staff.  
     

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

We will support and coach the apprentice through the apprenticeship standard. We will carry out both curriculum and pastoral care. We will carry out the skills development workshop days off site. We will oversee the teaching and learning around the knowledge, behaviours and skills elements of the standard, outlined below. We will manage the apprentices OneFile account ensuring targets, milestones and deadlines are achieved.   
 
Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) 
 
Award in Pediatric First Aid  
 
College Attendance- Will be required one day a week

Technical Competencies 

  • Supporting healthy lifestyles and physical care for children  
  • Prompting and understanding children's well-beings 
  • Understanding legislation in relation to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children  
  • Understanding and supporting and developing children's literacy and mathematical skills 
  • Prompting childrens speech, language and communication  
  • Promoting children's physical development  
  • Promoting children's personal, social and emotional development  
  • Supporting children with additional needs 
     
    Personal and people Development  
     
  • Working on your own as well as part of a team, seeking help and guidance when you are not sure 
     
    Health, Safety and Security  
     
  • Maintain a safe and healthy working environment  
    Adhering to legislations appropriate to the industry

        Equality and Diversity 

  • Follow the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion  
     
    Functional Skills Qualification 
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English  
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths 
     
    End point assessment : support learner with portfolio, multiple choice question exam, observation and interview with the end point assessor. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential full time job upon completion of the apprenticeship. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Ability to work with children, Show creativity, Willingness to achieve, Understanding of food hygiene, Calm and caring nature, Flexible towards working, Ability to work in a team, Strong sense of initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5) Essential
A Level or equivalent Childcare (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

This is a term time only role.

About the employer

Nothern Star Academies Trust is a growing multi-academy trust in the north of England and comprising nine schools: Skipton Girls’ High School, Harrogate High School, New Park Primary Academy, Hookstone Chase Primary School, Starbeck Primary School, Greatwood Community Primary & Nursery School, Willowtree Primary school, Holycroft Primary School and Eastwood Community School. NSAT and Eastwood are committed to staff development and to supporting community engagement. Our motto ‘Building Brighter Futures Together’ applies to everyone who is connected to our school and to the community we serve.

Employer

Eastwood Community School

Address

Victoria Avenue

Keighley

BD21 3JL

You must have JavaScript enabled to view a map of the location

Training

Training provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Contact

Saffron Khan

saffron.khan@keighleycollege.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

Before you apply

Before you apply for an apprenticeship you must first create an account. If you already have an account you'll need to sign in.