Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Dixons Marchbank Primary

About the employer:

At Dixons, we live our mission and values every day. We are committed to making a difference where it matters most. We  work to improve the future for thousands of children in parts of the north of England where young lives are adversely affected by social and educational disadvantage. We believe that every child, regardless of their background, should be able to fulfil their academic potential and go on to thrive.

Overview of role:

Support the class teacher to plan, deliver and review lessons which are appropriate to the age and ability of the students so as to facilitate progression in students’ learning.

Key details:

• Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8am to 4pm)


• Term-time Only (39 weeks)


• Wage: £7.55 per hour. 


• Location: Dixons Marchbank Primary, Marchbank Road, Bradford, BD3 8QQ
  

Apprenticeship details:

• Qualification: Level 2 Early Years 


• Duration of course: 16 months


• Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated No 1 Training Provider in the UK!)


• All learning delivered online/ remotely alongside placement at school. 

Full Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support pupils’ learning in the Nursery, including working with individuals, groups and whole classes using knowledge, experience, specialist skills and training


• Use specialist knowledge/experience to provide appropriate support to pupils in relation to their individual needs


• Contribute to the creation of an appropriate learning environment through display and classroom organisation


• Contribute to the creation of appropriate learning resources


• Assist EYFS Lead/Teachers in the following: Support to Pupils


• Support pupil’s learning in the nursery, including working with individuals, groups, whole classes using knowledge, experience, specialist skills and training.


• Provide pastoral support to pupils within the school environment


• Assist children with personal care. E.g, Changing nappies, toilet training etc


• Assist children in matters of personal needs and their general health including first aid and welfare matters


• Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers/EYFS Leaders


• To contribute to raising standards by ensuring high expectations are promoted for pupils


• Involvement in the implementation of individual/education/behaviour/support/mentoring plans


• Provide general support to pupils, ensuring their safety, by complying with good H&S practice


• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required


• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher. Support to Teacher/EYFS Lead


• Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers


• Support the teacher in the development and implementation of individual education/behaviour plans

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Is articulate and approachable with excellent interpersonal communication skills and be able to present information to others both verbally and in writing.


• Will be committed to becoming an outstanding, reflective practitioner with high quality skills and high expectations for pupils’ learning and attainment.


• Can solve problems and can exercise initiative and independent action


• Is pro-active in offering ideas


• To work with colleagues in providing for the intellectual, physical, social, personal intimate and emotional needs of the children

Qualifications Requirements:

• GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) English (Grade 4) essential


• GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) 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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