Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Main purpose of the post: 

To work under the guidance of qualified early years educators to learn and undertake learning activities with individual children and groups of children, in or outside the classroom/setting. An Early Years Educator Apprentice will support the qualified staff in the delivery of the early years curriculum, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children.

General  Employment Duties:

To supervise and provide particular support for children, acting on the advice and guidance of qualified early years educators, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc. Establish good working relationships with children, interacting with them according to individual needs. To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children. To encourage children to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage all children in activities. Provide our children with a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care in the Nursery. Providing personal care, such as feeding, changing nappies, and administering medication To promote self-esteem and independence

 

Training:

Monday - Friday 30 hour per week, 6 hours per day. 

You will work term time & teacher training days, with your study time and annual leave rolled up into the school closure periods.  

Training Outcome:

At LEO Academy Trust, we are committed to working with our wider community and to helping hard working, motivated individuals get into and get on at work. We have a proven track record of successful apprenticeship employment in various roles across our Trust and believe we are well positioned to support you in your first steps in your first, or new, career.

We would like to create a community of apprentices in the workplace and can offer progression opportunities through ‘extra’ CPD as well as the possibility of continued employment after you have completed your studies.

The Trust offers a variety of courses for ambitious candidates - you may wish to pursue another apprenticeship or look into our BA Hons programme for onward career progression. 

Employer Description:
At LEO Academy Trust, we are committed to working with our wider community and to helping hard working, motivated individuals get into and get on at work. We have a proven track record of successful apprenticeship employment in various roles across our Trust and believe we are well positioned to support you in your first steps in your career.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, term time & teacher training days. 6 hours per week - timings to be confirmed with successful candidate.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness