Early Years Apprentice

Aim of role:

Support learning of small groups or individuals with a range of needs or be a key worker in Nursery Help with the care and support of pupils Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups Be an effective model for pupil behaviour

Support for the Teacher:

Assist with classroom resources & lesson preparation Contribute to the management of pupils' behaviour, both in the classroom and on the playground, as required Provide support for learning activities Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for pupils and staff Assist in the presentation of display materials Support teaching staff or senior colleagues with routine administration Adhere to and promote all company policies and procedures Ensure Health & Safety and hygiene is to a high standard

Support for the School:

Monitor effective working relationships with colleagues and parents Contribute to the maintenance of pupil safety and security Review and develop their own professional practice Recognise confidentiality, child protection procedures, Health & Safety, and the policies of the Governing Body Be involved in extracurricular activities, (e.g. clubs, activities, trips, open days, presentation evenings) Support Wraparound provision as required Assist with special activities in the school within school hours (e.g. sports days, plays, concerts, open days) To follow the observation and record keeping system and maintain the records for his or her key children so that the children’s attainment and progress are effectively and regularly assessed To carry out all responsibilities and activities within the Equal Opportunities framework To attend in-service training and meetings as required To undertake any other reasonable duties in accordance with the objectives for the setting’s improvement plans To carry out all responsibilities and activities with due regard to equality

Training:

The apprentice will attend Bishop Auckland college 1 day per week - Thursdays and the other 4 days are in the school nursery setting.

Training Outcome:

To be discussed at interview.

Employer Description:
Our Timothy Hackworth School Vision May our Rights Respecting school be a happy and enjoyable place for us all to learn; where every one of us is valued and safe in our Timothy Hackworth School family. May we all be the best that we can be by making a positive difference to each other, our community in Shildon and the wider world in which we all live. Our School Statement of Intent, embracing RRS We would like our school, which reflects British Values, to be at the heart of the community, sharing, supporting and learning together with everyone as equals. Our children have the right to high quality learning experiences to help them to be the best that they can be. We encourage our children to be creative, unique, open-minded and independent individuals, respectful of themselves and of others in our school, our local community and the wider world. We aim to nurture our children on their journey through life so they can grow into safe, caring, democratic, responsible and tolerant adults who make a positive difference to British Society and to the world.

Working Hours :
The hours may involve earlier and later starts (between 8:00am - 4:30pm) depending on wrap around care needs.

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