Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

Support for the student:

Supervise and provide particular support for students, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities Deal with personal care and comfort of pupils as required in relation to welfare, health, hygiene, toileting, dressing, feeding, mobility and the administering of medicines Establish good working relationships with pupils acting as a role model Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher Promote inclusion and acceptance of all students, self-esteem and independence Provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher Support the use of specialist equipment and procedures including, moving and handling to meet a child’s individual needs Respond to pupils' minor medical problems administering basic first aid where appropriately trained

Support for the teacher:

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson planning and preparation In liaison with the teacher, utilise strategies to support students in achieving learning goals Assist with the display of students work Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on students’ achievements and progress in an agreed format Promote good student behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and encouraging students to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy Provide clerical/ administrative support (e.g., photocopying, word processing, filing, collecting money etc.) Undertake student record keeping as requested To contribute to the review of students needs

Support for the school:

To be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan

Training:

Early Years Practitioner Level 2.

You will be required to attend training for a full day, one day per month at Riverside College (WA8 7QQ). 

Training Outcome:

Possible progression onto a level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship or T-level in Early Years and Education.

Employer Description:
The Grange Academy, part of the Wade Deacon Trust is a an all-through school catering for pupils aged 3-16 creating an exceptional learning environment that supports pupils to achieve their full potential. Our aspiration for excellence, through instilling our core values and providing a range of opportunities, helps us to develop well-rounded students that are fully prepared for their life beyond The Grange Academy. Pupils are proud to be part of this respectful community and are eager to live up to the high expectations that staff have for them. They enjoy the range of extra-curricular activities to further their talents and interests and the range of trips and visits on offer to them. Staff, including those in the early stages of their careers, are extremely proud to work at The Grange Academy and are supported well by leaders.

Working Hours :
Term time only Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm with 30-mins unpaid break

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,motivated,Flexible approach