Apprentice Early Years Educator - Harrowgate Primary Academy,TS19 8DE

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff To support children’s learning and to share in the care and wellbeing of the children throughout the school To support the emotional, behavioural and pastoral needs of all pupils, including children with SEN To support individual and small groups of children in the curriculum to accelerate their learning To carry out specific administrative/ procedural tasks to support the class teacher Provide support and assistance for children’s pastoral needs (e.g. dressing, going to the toilet, the changing of nappies or the administration of an Epipen) To assist in the maintenance of children’s records Work as part of a team and assist the class teacher to ensure quality education for the children To promote the development of numeracy, language and speech, including providing additional support to children with special needs or to bilingual learners, by working alongside the class teacher Work or play with individuals/small groups of children by planning and carrying out relevant activities that accelerate and raise the level of achievement for all pupils involved in all areas of the curriculum, under the guidance of the class teacher Assist the teacher by receiving instructions directly from professional or specialist support staff involved in the children’s education. These may involve social workers, health visitors, language support staff, speech therapists, educational psychologists and physiotherapists Report any concerns regarding children’s welfare or education, to the class teacher Be aware of suspected or actual cases of child abuse, referring such matters to the appropriate designated person for further action Assist with the arrival and departure of children at the beginning and end of school sessions Assist with maintaining good discipline throughout the school at all times, following school procedures. When directed escort and supervise pupils on planned visits/journeys Assist with the preparation of resources Assist and attend with seasonal events e.g. parents evenings, concerts and festivals Works in partnership with teachers, within an agreed system of supervision, to deliver learning activities, interventions and when required to whole classes in the absence of the teacher Uses own initiative to assess and evaluate pupils’ needs and leads the delivery of learning activities by application of specific skills, knowledge and experience with and of pupils and area of curriculum Selects and prepare appropriate resources to lead learning activities To be involved in the planning, development and delivery of intervention strategies Monitors, evaluates, records and provides reports on pupils’ responses and progress within agreed strategies Works in partnership with other adults involved in the education process and liaises with external professionals and parents/carers Attends and contributes to meetings with other staff, external professionals and parents regarding pupils Contributes to the school improvement plan by taking lead responsibility for specific areas of work or policy development that are appropriate to the TA’s skills, knowledge and experience as identified by the Senior Management Team Follows all school policies and procedures Contributes to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school

Training:
Level 3 Early Years Educator Functional Skills - English, maths and ICT if required ERR - Employment Rights and Responsibilities PLTS - Personal Learning and Thinking Skills Alongside the Apprenticeship qualification for the Early Years , you will gain valuable work experience within the setting to enable knowledge, skills, and behaviours to develop

Training Outcome:
For the successful candidate there may be ongoing employment and further progression available

Employer Description:
Learning is our core mission, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture of challenge and growth within a safe and supportive environment. Here, everyone is encouraged to be helpful, considerate, and respectful of one another. We emphasize making learning connections clear and present challenges that inspire our pupils to develop resilience, independence, and persistence. We want our children to explore ideas, reason, explain, and justify their thinking, equipping them to make informed decisions and embrace lifelong learning. These skills are not only crucial for their education but also contribute to their overall safety and well-being.

Working Hours :
35.5 hours a week, covering the opening times, 8.15am - 4.30pm on Mondays. 8.15am - 4.00pm, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8.15am - 3.30pm, Thursday and Friday.

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