Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Liverpool College

Best Practice Network Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery training organization in Liverpool is offering a full-time apprenticeship for aspiring Early Years Educators. Candidates will create meaningful relationships with children and families, ensuring their well-being in a safe environment. The role includes responsibilities such as supporting educational activities and maintaining high nursery standards. Successful candidates will gain essential qualifications and opportunities for progression within the organization.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Sick pay after probation

Paid uniforms and DBS

Access to discounts for health and leisure

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications in Early Years Practitioner.
• Desirable GCSEs in English and Maths.
• Ability to adjust learning to reflect prior knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Create meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Ensure children's wellbeing and provide a safe environment.
• Observe and support learning experiences linked to EYFS.

Skills

Enthusiasm for working with children

Ability to build relationships

Awareness of children's needs

Education

NVQ or SVQ Level 2 in Early Years

GCSE English Language (Grade 4/C)

GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C)

Job description

Overview

Full Time 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain an early year's qualification while getting experience. You\'ll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.

Responsibilities

• You\'ll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents to provide the best service for our families
• Ensure that every child\'s wellbeing is met by providing a thriving and safe environment
• Safeguarding all children in the setting and making sure any child protection concerns are always appropriately acted upon immediately
• You will observe, monitor and support delivering activities and learning experiences linked to the EYFS
• Ensure children’s progress and achievements are regularly and effectively assessed and recorded, including any activities, meals served and medication administered
• Meet the needs of individual children, having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures, and medical histories
• Learn and maintain high standards in the nursery
• Support and serve food to children, ensuring any special dietary requirements are met at all times

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Training and Partner Organisations

College or training organisation: BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED

Your training plan

• Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
• NCFE Diploma for the Early Years Workforce
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid OR Level 3 Award Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Apprentices will achieve a qualification which has been approved to count towards the EYFS Level 3 child to staff ratios
• Level 2 Functional skills in maths and English, if required

Requirements

• Essential qualifications: NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent Early Years Practitioner (Grade Pass) essential
• Desired qualifications: GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 4/C) desirable
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) desirable
• Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Hours

Monday to Friday, working flexibly between 8am and 4pm. 37 hours a week

Duration

18 Months

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave plus all statutory bank holidays in addition to when the Nursery is closed over the Christmas period
• Sick pay following successful completion of probationary period
• Pension
• Uniforms and DBS paid by the Nursery
• Dedicated Staff Training days and a personal development plan for all staff
• Access to a range of discounts offers in relation to health, well-being, retail, sport and leisure
• Opportunities for progression within the company
• Dedicated management team made up of 3 managers and 1 assistant manager to oversee staff well-being, CPD and progression