Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

You will be friendly and caring and able to communicate well with children, staff and parents. You will be capable of problem-solving and using your own initiative. We are a small school with a friendly and helpful staff who care deeply for each child in our nursery and school. Our vision is that our school and school community is playful, loving, accepting, curious and empathetic. We are looking for someone who supports our vision wholeheartedly.

Lowick CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting equal opportunities in line with the Equality Act and welcomes applicants from underrepresented groups.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; therefore, you are required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions as part of your application. An enhanced DBS check with the barred list will be carried out, and then the update service will be joined. Also, two suitable written, up to date, references will be required.

Purpose of the job: To work under the guidance of nursery practitioners to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to staff in the management of pupils.

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job description are indicative and may vary over time and across the facility. Trainees are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post, and the post has been established on this basis.

Main duties

Where possible, assist with the planning, implementation and assessment of the curriculum using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance. To help to set up the classroom and/or the outdoor areas for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the end of the session. Under supervision, act as a key person to a child, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met. Ensure that the physical needs of the children are met and maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness in the EYFS setting Manage a wide range of children’s behaviour in a way that promotes their welfare and development Under supervision, work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members. To advise the nursery or school staff of any concerns, e.g. over children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary. To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures. To support mealtimes within the setting. To actively participate in team meetings, supervisor meetings and appraisal meetings. To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for your development. To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff, this is acquired as part of the job. To be aware of and adhere to all the setting’s operational policies and procedures, e.g. health and safety, child protection, fire precautions, booking in policy for the setting, collection of children, food safety, cleanliness of the setting, etc. Under guidance, ensure that adequate records are kept and updated regularly. To assist in promoting the setting to current parents and the community. To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the nursery staff, in accordance with the setting’s objectives.

Training Outcome:

Potential full-time employment following apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

Our vision is that every member of our community is loved and cared for.  All of us are created in the image of God, we are all precious and wonderful.   Each person is nurtured to be the best they can be – thinking about the whole person. 

We seek to support and encourage each other to help us to grow with the knowledge and skills we need to go anywhere we choose in life and be fulfilled.  In this way, everyone is able to flourish and enjoy fullness of life.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday full-time. Earliest start 8am, latest finish 5pm.

Skills:
Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience