Apprentice Early Years Educator

Prime Objectives of the Post: 

Promoting and working within an Early Years setting, meeting the needs of the children, families and community in which it is based, in accordance with the policies, procedures and working practices of the Centre/School.   
Working as part of a team in assisting and consolidating the provision of a high-quality Early Years curriculum.   
May from time to time be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility defined in this job description. 
  
Responsibilities: 
   Supervise and support children at all times including school visits, trips and out of school activities. Ensure the physical needs of children are being met and maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene (e.g. Washing, dressing and toileting). Support children in their learning both inside the setting and in outdoor play areas; recognising and responding to their individual needs, ensuring all children are engaged in appropriate activities.  Determine the need for, prepare and maintain equipment and resources including specialist resources, and help the children in their use (e.g. Outdoor or indoor play equipment; being responsible for the care of all equipment and materials within the setting.  Be aware of and ensure that as a team member the setting meets required standards as laid down by Ofsted Early Years Directorate.  Act as a key worker for a group of children for part of each day.  Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies using the schools' policies and procedures, liaising with the teacher where required (e.g. an injured or sick child).  Supervise whole classes and groups in the absence of teaching staff, maintaining the planned range of activities in the classroom and/or outdoor play areas in accordance with the short-term planning.  Monitor and evaluate the children’s responses to learning activities as part of the planning cycle.  Liaise sensitively and effectively with Parents/Carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions or meetings (as directed by the teacher) with parents promoting the policy on parental involvement.  Prepare accurate feedback and detailed records, recording children’s physical, care and educational progress and achievements against pre-determined learning objectives, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.  Be responsible for keeping and updating systems as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems as requested.  Perform allocated tasks with limited supervision.  Provide general clerical/administration support (e.g. administer resources for agreed activities).

Training:

This apprenticeship will be delivered by Bradford College. Your Assessor will visit you in the workplace to complete workplace observations. You will also upload assignments and work onto an online e-portfolio. Your Assessor will work with you on a one to one basis, and you will also be invited to attend study days at Bradford College. Study days are once per month. You will be gived 6 hours per week to work on your apprenticeship and learn new skills. 

Training Outcome:

Full time permanent role on completion of apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
We are situated in the village of Steeton and we serve a wide geographical community across Steeton and Keighley. We are a happy, caring school with wonderful children. We are approachable and honest and our staff are valued, empowered and supported to deliver the best for every child.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8.15 to 4.15 (hours may vary)

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