Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

Support for Pupils, Teachers and the Curriculum:

Work in partnership with teachers and other professional agencies to provide effective support with learning activities. Awareness of and work within school policies and procedures. Support pupils to understand instructions, support independent learning and to promote the inclusion of all pupils. Implement and contribute to planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate. Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress. Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task based on the expectations for individual pupils. Under the guidance of a teacher monitor, assess and record pupil progress/activities. Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher. Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher and in line with health and safety requirements. Support pupils in their social development and their emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate. Support pupils with SEND needs as appropriate. Share information about pupils with other staff, parents / carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate and in line with school policies and procedures. Contribute to pupils plans and reports. Support the work of volunteers and other teaching assistants in the classroom. Support the use of ICT in the curriculum. Work with pupils not working to the normal timetable using Teacher’s planning. Undertake pupil record keeping and maintenance of records as requested. Invigilate examinations and tests Provide cover to supervise a class and/or small group on an unexpected non-timetabled basis only. Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities. Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes, but not as a supervisory assistant. Maintain a clean, safe and tidy learning environment. Support children’s learning through play and planned learning activities. Support pupils in developing and implementing their own personal and social development. May be asked to administer medications subject to agreement and in line with school policy. Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence. Provide basic first aid, if appropriate, ensuring timely referral to the health service in emergency situations. Monitor and manage stock and supplies for the classroom. Prepare and present displays. Provide support to pupils who have communication difficulties also where English is an additional language.

The above is not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post as directed by the Head Teacher.

Training:

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard.

All training will be delivered in the workplace.

Training Outcome:

Opportunities will be availbale to apply for roles within the school on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
We are a vibrant school in Ushaw Moor with children from 2 to 11 years. There are over 200 children in our care and we work hard to ensure every child thrives in our school.

Working Hours :
33.5h hours/week Term Time only 8.30 – 3.30 (M, W, T, F) 8.30 – 4.30 (T) One additional week for professional development (this would include twilight or full day training)

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience