Apprentice Early years practitioner at Sandal Primary (Apprenticeship)

To implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.
SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils.
Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.
Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities.
Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS
Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment.

Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.
Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested.
Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents with, or as directed.
Provide general clerical/admin. Support e.g. administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities etc.

Early Years Practitioner L2 qualification.
Maths and English Functional Skills if required.
Weekly day release at Shipley college.

Qualifications required
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3+, A-D or L1 Equivalent) desirableGCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3+, A-D or L1 Equivalent) desirable

Skills required
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills

Prospects
On a successful completion of this apprenticeship the apprentice can progress to Early years Educator.
With additional experience, an Early Years Educator can become the manager of an early years setting.