Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship

Alt Academy; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Trust is seeking an Early Years Practitioner apprentice to support the delivery of EYFS activities and observe children within a classroom setting. You will work under supervision to help plan and implement child-centred activities, focusing on safety and inclusive learning.

The role includes assisting with personal programmes, basic first aid, and helping with classroom preparation, displays, and clerical tasks. Training provider is The Oldham College; 1 year 6 months duration.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 9-4 / A*-C or equivalent
• Interest in pursuing an Early Years Practitioner Level 2 apprenticeship

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with pupils and support individual needs
• Assist with personal programmes and ensure safe access to learning
• Administer basic first aid and medication as trained
• Promote inclusion and equal opportunities among pupils
• Prepare classroom and display pupils' work
• Provide clerical support for teachers (photocopying, filing, etc.)

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Number skills

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Patience

Education

GCSE - English - Grade 9-4/A*-C or equivalent

GCSE - Maths - Grade 9-4/A*-C or equivalent

Job description

Introduction

To work in our Academy in EYFS. This will include being responsible for supporting child-initiated and adult-led activities based around the needs and interests of each individual child, supporting the observation and assessment of the children, working as part of a team to ensure each child feels safe and secure.

About the Employer

The Harmony Trust has the highest aspirations for its pupils, parents and staff members. Our vision is to provide an excellent primary education so that every academy is a ‘GreatPlace2Learn.’ Our aim is to ensure that children at our academies enjoy the best education from the early years to the end of the primary stage. Parents are very important to achieving this vision and we aim to work in partnership with them to ensure that all our children achieve our motto: ‘Believe Achieve Succeed’. We believe that school should be a place where every child makes progress in a safe and supportive environment. We believe in the importance of children developing well-being and high self-esteem if they are to learn and do well. We also believe in The Harmony Trust being a ‘GreatPlace2Work’ where staff are supported to thrive by a trust that is committed to learning and education. We have a great team of people working in our Academies. We aim to retain them by investing in professional development, offering opportunities to work across the Trust ensuring Harmony is a great place to work. The Harmony Trust was established in February 2014 and currently has 15 schools. This brings with it exciting opportunities for career progression and development for existing and future employees

What You'll Do

• Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Assist and support pupils, including those with special needs, in respect of personal, local and national learning strategies across the curriculum, as directed by the teacher. Ensure all pupils are safe and have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• The role may include supporting pupils’ personal programmes, relating to social, health, physical, hygiene, and welfare matters. The pupil may also need assistance to access different areas of the school. Following appropriate training and in line with school procedures, to administer basic first aid and/or medication as required
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher
• Promote self-esteem and encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
• Provide feedback on pupils’ personal needs as appropriate
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate. Support pupils to understand instructions
• Gather and report information from/to parents/carers as directed
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
• Undertake basic pupil record keeping as requested
• Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear-up afterwards
• Assist with the display of pupils’ work
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use
• Provide routine clerical support for teachers, e.g. photocopying, filing, collecting money, checking deliveries, placing goods in stock and maintaining records of stock
• To understand the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity, both when working with pupils and with colleagues, and to promote equal opportunities for all
• To uphold and promote the values and the ethos of the school.
• To implement and uphold the policies, procedures and codes of practice of the school, including relating to customer care, finance, data protection, ICT, health & safety, anti-bullying and safeguarding/child protection
• To take a pro-active approach to health and safety, working with others in the school to minimise and mitigate potential hazards and risks, and actively contribute to the security of the school, e.g. challenging a stranger on the premises
• To participate and engage with workplace learning and development opportunities to continually improve own performance and that of the team/school, subject to the school training plan
• To attend and participate in relevant meetings as appropriate.
• To undertake any other additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post

Training Outcome

Full-time employment.

Any successful apprentice who demonstrates the ability and necessary skills to carry out the role of a Level 2 to a high standard would be considered for any permanent vacancy that may arise in the school. This would be part of a further recruitment process.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - Grade 9-4/A*-C or equivalent
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - Grade 9-4/A*-C or equivalent

Course Information

Course: Early years practitioner (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week (term time plus 5 days). Times to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: THE OLDHAM COLLEGE

To understand the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity, both when working with pupils and with colleagues, and to promote equal opportunities for all