Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and caring Early Years apprentice to work in our school from January 2025.

You will mainly be working in our Early Years provision, supporting our Reception and Nursery pupils, alongside our committed teaching and support staff. You will support whole class teaching as well as supporting children in small groups and on a 1-1 basis.

If you have a passion for working with young children and a strong commitment to teamwork and development, apply now!

Training:

Upon completion of this apprenticeship, you will gain a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification. This Level 2 apprenticeship is expected to last a period of 12-18 months. You will attend live tutor led sessions 2 days every month (1 day every other week which will either be via ZOOM or in person depending on your location) and participate in online interactive learning via our bespoke innovative platform OLLIE. Your Tutor will also visit you in the workplace for 1-2-1 Tutor sessions during the program.

The course content includes a range of topics which make up the variety of knowledge, skills and behaviours of what makes for a highly competent and professional TA. By acquiring these elements, you will graduate the apprenticeship a fully competent and well trained Teaching Assistant.

Training Outcome:
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, there is a potential for a permanent role dependant on candidate performance and organisations requirements. 

Employer Description:
Walton & Lees Hill CE Primary School is a small, close knit and inclusive school family and community. We know each child well, and our fantastic staff to pupil ratio allows us to deliver an individualised learning approach to each child. We believe in caring, sharing, and always learning. Caring Friendship - supporting and respecting each other to learn and grow. Valuing themselves and others with humility, compassion and forgiveness. Sharing Service - providing opportunities to develop children’s spirituality and morality by promoting Christian and British Values within our school family and wider community. Learning Wisdom and perseverance – enabling enquiring minds for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences throughout life, by learning, reflecting and persevering in a stimulating and creative environment.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

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