Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

To work with groups or individuals within the pre-school across all curricular areas under the direction of the pre-school manager, in a variety of tasks to develop the physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills of the pre-school children To assist with learning activities across all areas of learning linked to the Early Years Framework and relevant supporting documents To develop children’s knowledge through support and encouragement in the learning activities undertaken within the pre-school To provide opportunities for children to work towards the Early Learning Goals upon accessing the reception/foundation class To provide support for learners by making contributions to planning, evaluating and delivering of learning activities under the guidance of the pre-school manager and linking to the Development Matters in EYFS document To engage with and encourage children by following their interests and supporting them in accessing planned activities including using IT resources and provide appropriate feedback to children throughout the activity To monitor children’s contributions in both planned and incidental learning opportunities and make written observations of learning which can feedback information regarding the well-being, educational and developmental needs of children for ongoing assessment including their learning journals to the pre-school manager and parents as appropriate To carry out activities such as tidying up, serving snacks, organising cooking activities and assisting with personal hygiene routines including changing children’s nappies and clothes where appropriate To prepare, mount and remove wall displays to support the continual development of the learning environment linked to the children’s learning To support individuals on Education Health Care Plans (EHCP) with specific learning difficulties to ensure they can fully access the EYFS curriculum To assist in accompanying children on class outings under the overall supervision of the pre school manager To administer minor first aid (as trained), dispense medically prescribed controlled drugs in accordance with the pre-school school procedures (as trained) and to attend to children who are sick as necessary To promote health and personal hygiene to the children throughout the activities undertaken in the pre-school To undertake the shared responsibility with all pre-school staff for the care and maintenance of pre-school equipment and resources To encourage self-control and self-discipline in the children throughout all activities undertaken in the pre-school promoting good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts and reporting incidents in line with the pre-schools positive behaviour policy To attend and participate in relevant staff meetings as appropriate

Training:

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Most aspects of the qualification and training will be delivered at your workplace where you will be supported throughout your training by your employer You will have regular visits every 6 to 12 weeks from your designated assessor who will help you, and monitor your progression throughout your apprenticeship You will also need to attend an online or face to face session each month

Training Outcome:
The employer is very committed to staff development and training, and to assist the successful apprentice to progress through all their training, with a view to future employment

Employer Description:
St Stephens Community Academy, on the north side of Launceston, moved to its present site in 1977.Since then there have been many changes and adaptations to our seventies building to adapt it to provide 21st century education.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative