Early Years Apprenticeship

Level 2 or 3 Early Years Apprenticeship - Christ Church Streatham CofE Primary school

About the employer

Christ Church Streatham Church of England Primary School, located in Streatham, London (SW2 3NF), is a one-form entry primary school serving children aged 5 to 11. As part of the SDBE Multi-Academy Trust, the school is rooted in Christian values and committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is valued as a unique individual.

About the Role

Key details:

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm, 35 hours per week + Term-time only 


• Wage: £7.55 per hour


• Location: Cotherstone Road, London, SW2 3NF 


• Apprenticeship Standard: L2 early Years Practitioner or L3 Early Years Educator


• Duration: 18 months 

Overview of the role: 

To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. Planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals, groups or whole class, monitoring and assessing pupils and recording and reporting their progress.

Key responsibilities: 

• Support, challenge, and extend children's learning in partnership with the class teacher and colleagues.


• Contribute to curriculum planning and evaluation (termly, weekly, daily plans and IEPs).


• Prepare and organise the learning environment, including room layout and resource management; value and display children’s work.


• Lead small group activities under the teacher’s guidance.


• Support children with SEN or EAL by implementing IEPs created by professionals.


• Accompany children on external activities such as swimming and educational visits.


• Promote children’s independence, self-reliance, initiative, and problem-solving skills.


• Observe children and contribute to their written records.


• Ensure equality of opportunity by working in a non-discriminatory way and recognising individual differences.


• Communicate with children in a warm, respectful, and responsive manner, suited to their needs.


• Build positive relationships with parents, valuing their knowledge and encouraging involvement.


• Safeguard children’s health, safety, and welfare, maintaining high standards of hygiene.


• Attend to unwell or injured children, administer First Aid, record incidents, and monitor children until collected.


• Support children with complex needs, including clinical procedures (e.g. administering medication, catheter care), under professional guidance.


• Provide personal care for everyday activities, including dressing/undressing, preparing for P.E. and swimming.


• Assist with feeding children and supervise drinks, liaising with professionals like Speech Therapists as needed.


• Move and handle children according to Health and Safety guidelines.


• Support mobility and independence training using equipment, based on advice from professionals (e.g. Occupational Therapists).


• Assist with toileting needs, including helping continent children and occasionally changing soiled clothing, with appropriate staff support.

Apprenticeship Summary:

• You will work towards either your Level 2 early years practitioner or Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification across a total duration of 18 months!


• Training provider: LMP Group: https://lmp-group.co.uk/
  


• All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release


• An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!

Candidate Requirements

Skills & Personal Qualities Required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 


• Effective listening skills 


• Strong numeracy and literacy skills 


• Ability to use ICT effectively 


• Ability to work constructively as part of a team


• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs


• Confident in building and maintaining relationships with young children 


• Good working knowledge of the EYFS 


• Kind, caring and patient 

Qualifications Required:

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) - Essential


• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4)  - Essential

Next steps & Pre-employment checks

• (Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further.


• Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment

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