Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

1. To provide care and early learning experiences according to children’s needs and stages of development.

2. To participate in a key worker system for children that provides consistency in facilitating children’s physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.

3. To work in partnership with parents/carers, sharing information about children’s progress and encouraging parents and carers to become involved with the EYFS setting.

4. To assist in the implementation of the EYFS framework for all children and liaise with parents and carers in the recording and sharing of information.

5. Manage a wide range of children’s behaviour in a way that promotes their welfare and development.

6. Ensure that the physical needs of children are met and maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness in the EYFS setting.

7. Observe all policies and procedures, Ofsted Regulations and Curriculum Guidance.

8. Encourage children and families to play and use outdoor areas.

9. Work as part of the EYFS team and the wider school team, sharing and contributing in the ongoing development of the whole programme.

10. Undertake continuous professional development that is supportive of the post.

11. At all times carry out duties in accordance with Northumberland County Council and Cramlington Village Primary School equal opportunities and in the spirit of anti-discriminatory practice.

12. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required, commensurate with the grade of the post.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You are therefore under a duty to use the school’s procedures to report any concerns you may have regarding the safety or well-being of any child or young person.



Training:

Training will be conducted at Cramlington Village Primary School, working towards a Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship standard. This will include Functional Skills if required.



Training Outcome:

At the end of the apprenticeship there could be a possibility of a full-time role for the right candidate.



Employer Description:
We are a 3-11 Primary School with approximately 170 pupils on roll, proudly serving a fantastic community in Cramlington, Northumberland. We have a dedicated teaching team and are very proud of how together, with our pupils, parents, staff and governors, we are a community of learners that grow and flourish together. Our caring and supportive ethos is designed with our children and families at the heart and centre of everything we do. We have a dedicated teaching team and are very proud of how together, with our pupils, parents, staff and governors, we are a community of learners that grow and flourish together. Our caring and supportive ethos is designed with our children and families at the heart and centre of everything we do. It is our belief that all children can succeed, and we are relentlessly focussed on enabling our children to achieve academically, as well as celebrating personal success. We aspire for our children to leave us as learners who look at the wider world with the confidence and knowledge that they can make a difference, and that they matter. Our curriculum, outdoor provision and teaching is personalised to meet the needs of our pupils. We are a fully inclusive school and welcome families from all backgrounds. We are proud of the support we offer for children with special educational needs and their families. We work closely with external agencies to ensure the best possible support is in place.

Working Hours :
Monday 8.00-4.00, Tuesday 8.00-4.00, Wednesday 8.00-5.15, Thursday 8.00-4.00, Friday 8.00-2.15

Skills:
Attention to detail,Communication skills,Creative,Initiative,IT Skills,Logical,Organisation skills,Patience,Problem solving skills,Team working


  • Location: Bowmont Drive NE23 2SN
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
  • Posted: 05-Aug-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk