The Operational Support Apprentice is a key position within the operational team at Scarisbrick Hall. The role serves as the first point of contact for pupils and parents seeking support with a range of day-to-day issues, ensuring that family’s needs are met effectively and efficiently. The role combines administrative, well-being, and customer service duties, requiring a proactive, caring, and organised individual who can maintain a positive and supportive school environment.
This position requires someone who can manage pupil services such as lost property, support with operational issues, provide quality customer service to our families, provide first aid, all while maintaining an approachable and calm manner to support the overall operations of the school community.
Scarisbrick Hall School is proud to have a reputation for high academic standards and staff who will go ‘above and beyond’ to secure the best possible outcomes for all students. The school is set in the beautiful setting of Scarisbrick Hall Park including woodland, lake and attractive surroundings. Scarisbrick Hall School is a member of the Independent Schools Association.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. A full employment history is required for all applicants. The school will conduct this check.
As an employer we will teach you how to complete the following tasks:
Provide administrative support to the school office and operations team
Assist with answering telephone calls, emails and general enquiries professionally
Help maintain accurate records, filing systems and school information
Support arrangements for meetings, events, visitors and day-to-day school activities
Use Microsoft Office and school systems to produce documents, update information and support communication
Work safely and confidentially in line with school policies, safeguarding expectations and data protection requirements
Training:Business Administrator Level 3.
Throughout the programme, apprentices will develop key workplace skills including IT, communication, record keeping, decision-making, planning and organisation, project management, and interpersonal skills. They will also build professional behaviours such as adaptability, responsibility, and professionalism.
Training is delivered primarily in the workplace by an assessor, with 20% off-the-job learning during contracted hours. The apprenticeship concludes with an End Point Assessment (EPA), comprising an online multiple-choice test, a portfolio-based interview, and a project or improvement process presentation.Training Outcome:After this apprenticeship:
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentices/apprentice-pay-and-future-salary#
Completion of Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.Employer Description:Scarisbrick Hall School is an award-winning co-educational independent school in Scarisbrick, Lancashire, close to the towns of Ormskirk and Southport. Providing personalised learning from nursery to age 18, we are recognised as the top Sixth Form in the North of England and among the top 10 nationally for progress and value added. We are also one of the select few Grade 1 independent schools rated 100% excellent by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). This makes Scarisbrick Hall one of the most accomplished and highly-acclaimed independent schools in the region.Working Hours :Apprentice Vacancies (2-positions available).
30-hours per week, term time only.
Working Hours:
1-Apprentice: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 2:00pm.
1-Apprentice: Monday to Friday, 12:00pm to 6:00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Initiative,Good communication skills,Willingness to learn....Read more...
At Little Hands Daycare our ethos is to ensure that each child in our care has a unique experience in a happy, stimulating and caring environment. While working towards your early years qualification with access to support and guidance, you will gain hands-on experience supporting children’s care, learning and development.Duties will include:
To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with other team members)
To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life
Support all staff and engage in a good staff team
To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs
To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories
To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, summer fayre, etc.
To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
To develop your role within the team, especially with regard to being a key person
To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job
To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times, both in work hours and outside
To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line management
To be flexible to work in all rooms of our nurseries, covering a wide age range
For successful candidates a vast range of employee benefits is available, including but not limited to:
Competitive salaries and annual pay reviews
Incentive and bonus schemes
Unlimited training and professional development opportunities
Paid day off for birthday
Company pension scheme
Free uniform
Opportunities to gain additional holiday entitlement, including for length of service
Training:Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.Training Outcome:Completing an Early Years apprenticeship with Little Hands Daycare Group provides a strong foundation for a rewarding career in early childhood education. Apprentices who demonstrate commitment, professionalism and a passion for working with children may progress into a variety of roles within the organisation.
Potential career pathways may include:
Qualified Early Years Educator (Level 3 Practitioner)
Senior Practitioner or Room Leader
Third in Charge / Deputy Manager
Nursery Manager
Specialist roles, such as SEND support, curriculum lead, wellbeing champion or training mentor
Further qualifications, including Level 4 or Level 5 Early Years leadership programmes, teaching qualifications or specialist training
Little Hands Daycare Group is committed to supporting the development of its team members, offering ongoing training, mentoring and opportunities for progression to help individuals grow within their careers.Employer Description:Apprentice Early Years Educator VacancyWorking Hours :37.5 hours a week, Monday- Friday. Shifts between 7.30am and 6.00pm.Skills: Communication Skills,Creative,Friendly,Initiative,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience,Team working....Read more...
