Early Years Apprentice Sundorne Infant School and Nursery
The successful apprentice will be caring, nurturing, enthusiastic and ready to support the personal development and learning of our pupils. The apprentice will have a mentor and work within a well-established and experienced team who are there to support. There will be regular meetings to ensure progress is made.
Closing date: 23 May 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,984.00
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
30 hrs Monday - Friday TBC.
Total hours per week: 30
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
02 Sep 2024
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Date posted
02 May 2024
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000248525
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Positions
2 available
What you will do in your working day
Sundorne Infant & Nursery is part of Haughmond Schools which includes Harlescott Junior School. Both schools are on the same site. As of April 2024, Haughmond Schools have joined Severn Bridges Multi Academy Trust which includes 3 primary schools in Shrewsbury.
The apprentice will have a robust induction process which includes safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety.
As well as in house training the apprentice will have 20% off the job learning which will be timetabled into their working week.
Haughmond Schools has a good record for employing apprentices that become long serving members of staff and stay with the schools and continue their training further.
The apprentice will be working in an environment which will allow them to learn the following skills.
Support for pupils
- Attend to pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid, and welfare matters.
- Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
- Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
- Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
- Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
2. Support for the teacher
- Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards. Assist with the display of pupil’s work.
- Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of routine equipment / materials as set out in instructions.
- Be aware of pupil problems / progress / achievements, and report to the teacher as agreed.
- Undertake pupil record keeping as directed.
- Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
- Provide routine clerical tasks e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.
3. Support for the curriculum
- Support pupils in understanding instructions.
- Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years etc. as directed by the teachers.
- Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed.
- Prepare and maintain equipment / resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.
- Monitor and arrange the orderly and secure storage of stock and supplies.
The training you will be getting
You will be working towards gaining the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to achieve the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard;
Early years educator / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
You will attend college on the London Rd Campus one day per week, every three weeks and the remainder of your working week will be in the Infant School and Nursery Setting.
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
Early Years Teaching Assistant in the Primary School.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
About the employer
Employer
Sundorne Infant School and Nursery
Address
Sundorne Infants School
Corndon Crescent
Shrewsbury
SY1 4LE
Training
Training provider
SHREWSBURY COLLEGES GROUP
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Contact
Jules Rhodes
+441743653444
Apprenticeship standard
Early years educator
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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