Early Years Practitioner Apprentice at Peasedown St John Primary School, Bath

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● To establish positive working relationships with both children and parents/carers to provide the very best outcomes for children.
● To assist with the planning, promotion and provision of a stimulating, safe and secure learning and inclusive and caring environment which celebrates equality and diversity for parents and children, which enables them to develop to their full potential and encourages positive
parent/carer and child relationships
● To assess, plan and work with the child alongside parent/ carers to support engagement and involvement in their child’s development and learning. This is with the aim of developing parent confidence and skill to play and interact with their child.
● To offer the skills and experience of early education and care, to ensure that children are provided with a seamless service that meets their needs holistically and provides them with the best learning outcomes to support transitions.
● Attend to children’s personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters, as appropriate.
● Supervise and support children ensuring their safety and access to learning.
● Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
● Encourage children to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
● Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the Nursery Manager

To undertake other relevant duties allocated at the discretion of the Nursery Manager, Headteacher or other designated supervisor.

This role may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Training:

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

Training Outcome:

Possible progression onto the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Peasedown St John Primary School is a welcoming and vibrant school which aims to inspire everyone to achieve excellence for themselves and for others, in their learning and as young people. Our Nursery begins the journey for your child’s education, aiming to provide the most excellent of starts for children from the age of 2. We strive to enable all children to be curious, aspirational, resilient and demonstrate empathy through our play based curriculum. We believe these values should run throughout our school and our nursery lays the foundation for this. Our nursery is housed in its own purposeful setting, enabling children to access high quality, indoor and outdoor natural learning resources, whatever the weather!

Working Hours :
Monday – Friday. Term time only Various shifts between 8.00am and 6.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience