Learning Support Assistant Apprentice

Warwickshire County Council; Brinklow CP; On-site; GBP 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an Apprentice in Early Years Education. The role involves supporting pupils, providing care, and creating inclusive environments for children aged 0-5. The candidate must have GCSEs in English and Maths, and will receive on-the-job training alongside an educator. The starting salary is £12,759.50 in the first year, with potential increases based on age. This position is ideal for those passionate about children’s education and care.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE requirements in English and Maths.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Good communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum.
• Provide for physical care of pupils.
• Assist with pupil supervision during breaks.
• Create inclusive, child-centred environments.
• Advocate for all children's needs.
• Apply health and safety legislation.

Skills

Communication

IT

Attention to detail

Organisation

Customer care

Problem solving

Administrative skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Creativity

Initiative

Non-judgemental attitude

Patience

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4)

Early years educator (level 3)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Carry out appropriate activities as planned, either with small groups or individuals—promoting increased attention and staying on task, helping with physical difficulties whilst encouraging independence.
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum (and with young pupils, extend play-based learning).
• Provide for physical care of pupils, including lifting, interactive communication, supervision.
• Assist and support pupils with personal care (e.g., changing, toileting, dressing, undressing, care of clothes, personal hygiene).
• Assist with pupil supervision (e.g., on arrival/leaving the class, at breaktime and lunchtime when required).
• Accompany pupils as directed (e.g., out of the classroom, on visits, trips and out of school activities).
• Deal with minor accidents and upsets; recognise when a child or colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
• Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children (e.g., food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, accidents, injuries and emergencies).
• Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
• Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others’ safety.
• Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
• Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
• Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person and recognise/apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
• Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
• Advocate for all children's needs, including those requiring SEND or EAL support.
• Promote and facilitate children's interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
• Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture; help them understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
• Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
• Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
• Create an inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and to experience a sense of wellbeing; maintain and prioritise the individual child’s voice.
• Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
• Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic, individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
• Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting’s curriculum and pedagogy; provide adult-led opportunities and experiences accordingly.
• Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.

Training and Qualification Details

• The apprentices will receive all training on the job within the workplace.
• They will also have an assigned educator from Heart of England Training who they will meet with via Teams regularly.
• There will also be remote day courses to attend.
• The candidate should relate well to children and adults, have good communication and listening skills, be able to take direction but also take initiative when required.
• Minimum GCSE requirements: English (grade 4), Maths (grade 4).
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• Required skills: communication, IT, attention to detail, organisation, customer care, problem solving, administrative skills, logical thinking, team working, creativity, initiative, non-judgemental attitude, patience.
• Salary: £12,759.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on age (National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices; check minimum wage rates).
• Training course: Early years educator (level 3).