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Early years educator Apprenticeship Grindon Infant school

A great opportunity to start a career in childcare and teaching.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 31 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,254.44

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    37 Hours term time only, days and shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    05 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000061889

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

To help provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times.


To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage
(EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress.


To understand and work to School policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies.


To plan activities which ensure each a child is working towards the early learning outcomes.


To be a key person.


To ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident book, risk assessments


To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the Nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement.

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

Teaching Assitant level 3 Apprenticeship·

Maths and English to Level 2 required, if not already achieved. Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour in relation to, customer service principles and practices,  business principles, technical competencies, knowledge and understating, research activities, commercial awareness, managing challenging situations and taking ownership, health and safety · Ongoing assessment by the employer and provider for example meetings with apprentice, employer and learning provider, observations of workplace, gathering evidence Undertake a self-assessment in the last month of their apprenticeship to enable them to see whether they are confident that they have taken on board all aspects of the occupation. This self-assessment must be submitted to the independent end point assessor as a source of evidence to prepare for independent End Point Assessment which will include a showcase portfolio and project.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Future progression and opportunity's to be confirmed with the school.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential

About the employer

Grindon Infant school

Employer

Grindon Infant school

Address

Gleneagles Road, Grindon

Sunderland

SR4 9QN

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Training

Training provider

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Aug 2022