Early Years Educator Apprentice

Work in partnership with teachers, Early Years practitioners, and relevant professional agencies to support children’s learning and development, reporting observations and outcomes to the lead practitioner as appropriate. Work consistently within school / setting policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour, and confidentiality, seeking guidance when required. Support children to understand instructions, engage positively with learning activities, develop independence, and ensure inclusive practice that meets the needs of all children. Contribute to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities alongside the teacher or qualified practitioner, providing informed feedback on children’s progress and engagement. Support the teacher or practitioner with behaviour management strategies, applying agreed approaches consistently and supporting children to develop self‑regulation. Support learning by preparing, organising, and maintaining appropriate resources and learning environments, adapting materials to meet children’s needs under direction. Assist in escorting and supervising children on educational visits and off‑site activities, following risk assessments and safeguarding procedures. Assist with the supervision of children outside of planned learning times (including before and after school and at lunchtimes), supporting positive behaviour and wellbeing, but not undertaking sole supervision. Support children’s learning through play, planned activities, and routine experiences, demonstrating understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Maintain a clean, safe, stimulating, and well‑organised learning environment, identifying and reporting hazards or concerns promptly. Support children’s personal, social, and emotional development, encouraging positive relationships, confidence, and resilience. Assist children with eating, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene when required, whilst promoting independence and dignity in line with individual needs. Observe, record, and share observations of children’s development using agreed systems, contributing evidence toward assessment under supervision. Assist with the preparation, presentation, and maintenance of displays that support learning and reflect children’s work and developmental stages. To learn and be given training in the required skills and responsibilities over the term of the apprenticeship to then be able to undertake the full range of duties listed below; To study and achieve the Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3 during the duration of the apprenticeship.

Training:

Apprentices will attend Bishop Auckland College oine day per week to attend class. This is on a Thursday every week during term time.

Training Outcome:

To be discussed at interview. Possible progression in to permanent role.

Employer Description:
We are a collection of six schools based within the Durham Dales – Butterknowle, Frosterley, Hamsterley, St John’s Chapel, Wearhead and Woodland. We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming and stimulating learning environment, where every individual is valued and supported.​ Our aim is to promote the whole child to be resilient, develop a love of learning and achieve their full potential in a diverse world.​ We will achieve this through working closely with pupils, parents, staff, governors and the wider community.

Working Hours :
8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Wednesday (Wearhead Primary School). Thursday, 9.00am - 4:15pm (Bishop Auckland College). 8:30 – 4:00pm Friday (St Johns Chapel Primary School)

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness