L2 Early Years Apprentice @ Harvills Hawthorn Primary School

As a member of the school's EYFS team, your main jobs and duties will consist of:

The duties of the post will include:

The post holder will help support a warm and welcoming environment within a childcare setting, where young children and their families can feel valued and obtain positive help and support To assist with all aspects of organising activities and supervising children within the EYFS play environment To help plan and provide stimulating learning experiences enabling young children to grow in confidence and independence To monitor and track children’s development and have responsibility for a small key group Participate in staff meetings as and when required To help provide cover for practitioners within the team as necessary working with all age ranges Responsible for ensuring the learning environment is cleaned and tidied at the end of each session Undertaking duties on a rota basis during mid-morning, lunchtime and mid-afternoon breaks. Adhere to policies and procedures in accordance with OFSTED, with regards to adequate record keeping To support the development of strong partnerships with parents/carers and recognise the importance of involving parents/carers in all aspects of a child's work To ensure that in line with safeguarding/child protection procedures, all concerns are reported to the appropriate person in a sensitive and confidential manner

It is your responsibility to carry out your duties in line with the school's policy on equality and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantaged, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment. You should act as an exemplar on these issues and should identify and monitor training for yourself and any employees for whom you are responsible, in line with this policy, the Equality Standard and obligations under the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000.

The post holder must always carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the school's policy, organisation and arrangements for Health and Safety at Work.

Training:

At the end you will gain a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard. 

This will include any Functional Skills as appropriate. 

The apprenticeship training will be delivered in the workplace, as you will receive visits from a college assessor.

 The apprenticeship will also include a proportion of 20% off the job Training and a robust programme of mandatory apprentice training provided by Sandwell Council to include Workplace Professionalism and Equality and Diversity.

Training Outcome:

The post is offered on a fixed-term contract to cover the duration of the apprenticeship training.

You will receive support and guidance to identify and apply for any further apprenticeships or internal jobs that you are suitably experienced and qualified for.

Our 'Next Steps' workshop will help you to identify the skills that you have gained throughout your apprenticeship in order to update your CV and apply for any opportunities.

Employer Description:
Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.

Working Hours :
30 hours per week - Monday to Friday Exact times/shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Outgoing,Knowledge of safeguarding,Hardworking,Willing to learn,Well-presented,Flexible