Early Years Educator apprentice

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about working with young children, keen to learn, and eager to support their development in a faith-filled environment.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant in Early Years, you will work under the guidance of experienced staff, gaining practical experience while studying towards your L evel 2or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. Your responsibilities will include:

1.Supporting Learning:

Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and creative lessons that meet the needs of all children. Supporting children’s development across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, including language, literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

2. Caring for Children:

Ensuring the safety and well-being of children at all times. Encouraging children’s independence, confidence, and positive behaviour in line with the school’s ethos and Catholic values.

3. Classroom Support:

Preparing and maintaining learning resources and classroom environments. Supporting the teacher with administrative tasks, such as preparing materials and recording progress.

4. Personal and Professional Development:

Attending training and completing coursework as part of the apprenticeship program. Reflecting on your practice and developing your skills under the supervision of your mentor.

5. Faith and Community:

Promoting and supporting the Catholic ethos of the school in all aspects of the role. Participating in school liturgies, assemblies, and other community activities.

Person Specification:

We are looking for someone who:

Is passionate about working with young children and committed to their learning and developmen Has a positive, caring, and patient attitude. Is eager to learn and open to feedback, with a commitment to completing their Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. Respects and supports the Catholic ethos of the school. Works well as part of a team and is willing to contribute to the life of the school community. Demonstrates good communication and organisational skills.

Training:
Work based learning - no weekly college release day All work/assignments will be set via our CRM system, Aptem Skills coach will visit the workplace every 4-6 weeks

Training Outcome:
A career working in our schools, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Our School The history and traditions of St Cuthbert & The First Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School are cherished and built upon to provide the best possible quality Roman Catholic education, for the children of today and of the future. Originally founded in 1877 in Beamsley Street, for the purpose of educating the Roman Catholic children of Manningham and Heaton, our school continues to serve our Parish and local community. St Cuthbert’s is a friendly, warm and welcoming place. We follow the Gospel values shown to us by Jesus and provide the opportunity for pupils to achieve their potential, to develop and grow alongside others as children of God. The school has close links with our parish and plays an important pastoral role in the community. We support many varied local initiatives and raise considerable funds for various charities each year, led ably by our Mini Vinnies group. St Cuthbert’s school is committed to developing excellent Early Years and primary practice. Children are recognised and treated as individuals. All school staff work hard to encourage and facilitate individual and group achievement. We seek to enable every child to become a responsible and caring member of both the school and the wider community in which they live. An extensive support system helps children with additional needs and our school has an excellent record of pastoral care. We were delighted with our most recent Ofsted report following our inspection in November 2022. We were judged to be Good overall, with Outstanding Personal Development. In our Section 48 RE Inspection in June 2023, we were judged Good overall, with Outstanding Catholic Life and Mission. St Cuthbert & The First Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School has repeatedly been identified as one of the highest performing schools in the Bradford Local Authority and also one of the highest performing against similar schools nationally. We have worked hard to develop an engaging and varied curriculum which is tailored to the needs of our pupils and is based around three main strands: our Catholic virtues, eight transferable key skills and comprehensive subject knowledge. We are open, friendly and very supportive of each other. We work hard while pursuing our common aim of doing the best for all our children at all times. We aim to provide a quality Catholic education in a safe, stimulating environment with a happy, purposeful and calm atmosphere where there is enjoyment and pride in individual and collective success. St Cuthbert’s school is an excellent place to work, either to develop or begin a career. We take pride in supporting the continuing professional development of all our staff, through high quality support and training both in school and through our Trust, The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 3.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Interpersonal skills,Creativity,Adaptability,Empathy,compassion,Professionalism,Commitment to Learning,Enthusiastic,Energetic,Reliable