Early Years Apprentice

To assist the manager teacher and teaching assistant in the classroom. As the candidate will be working with children on a daily basis a DBS will be required, duties to include:

Consistent approach to learning and behavior and a willingness to work to school guidelines and policies Ability to encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by adults and independently Organise and prepare creative and appropriate play opportunities · Keep up to date on OFSTED guidelines Apply and adhere to policies in line with school and national standards An understanding of Health and Safety Ability to listen and reflect on feedback Communicate effectively with children Flexible approach to work

Training:
The candidate will follow a Level 2 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full Early Years Practitioner standard for level 2. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College - South & West. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A-C (9-4) or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 1 Functional Skill in the relevant subject.

Training Outcome:
Possible role in the setting.

Employer Description:
We are a Sycol school- firmly focused on seeking solutions. We have developed systems within our setting to ensure that we are warm and welcoming both in the way we greet children, families and visitors and also in the environments we create. There are safe spaces throughout school which children choose to go to if they are distressed. The library is a popular place. Teachers welcome the children as they enter school. Each class has their own entrance. We do not publically shame pupils but instead take a child aside to provide support and understand what is happening to them. 1-1 chats are calm & timely which supports the child in moving forward and not dwelling. Staff do not shout in school. Calm voices are used at all times, modelling the behaviour code to the children and to ensure we do not add further to their trauma. We have set up a Foodbank to serve our families who are experiencing food poverty. We have issued food vouchers throughout the pandemic to all our families on FSM.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Patience