Apprentice Early Years Educator L3 at Sandal Primary

To implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils. Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom. Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities. Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance. Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment.

Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence. Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested. Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour. Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents, or as directed.
Provide general clerical/admin. Support, e.g. administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities, etc.

Training:

Training by day release at Shipley College on a Thursday including regular assessor workplace visits to support the training.

Training Outcome:

Once achieved, an early Years Educator can progress into supervision and management roles or set up their own childcare business.

Employer Description:
We have a highly committed, friendly team of staff who care deeply about the children at Sandal and often 'go the extra mile.’ We work together as a team to provide a creative curriculum to promote high academic standards which will enable children to succeed at secondary school and beyond. We firmly believe that education is a partnership with parents and, when your child comes into Sandal with a wealth of knowledge, we aim to build on this to develop the skills for lifelong learning.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday within school hours. Please discuss the working week at interview.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience