L2 Early Years Practitioner Apprentice at Lidget Green Primary School (Apprenticeship)

Work within the school policies, under the direction and guidance of senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, making decisions using initiative where appropriate within established working practices.
Promote positive values attitudes and good pupil behaviour dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy.
Use good common sense and initiative when dealing with the conduct and behaviour of individuals, groups of pupils and whole classes; the correct use and care of materials by individual and small groups of pupils; the safety, mobility (if required) and hygiene and wellbeing of the pupils.
Work to provide care and education through the provision of stimulating enjoyable and constructive activities appropriate to the children's ages and abilities to ensure physical social emotional and intellectual development, taking into account diversity (e.g. language, culture, ability, race and religion).
Establish good relationships and high expectations with both the children and their families, taking account of parental concerns and dealing with them sensitively under direction of the teacher where necessary.
Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals in liaison with the teacher to support the achievement and progress of pupils.
Assist and support colleagues wherever required in order to ensure the smooth running of the setting, and contribute to relevant meetings.
Have excellent numeracy and literacy skills as well as excellent oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels., Supervise and support children at all times including school visits, trips and out of school activities. Ensure the physical needs of children are being met and maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene (e.g. Washing, dressing and toileting).
Support children in their learning both inside the setting and in outdoor play areas; recognising and responding to their individual needs, ensuring all children are engaged in appropriate activities.
Determine the need for, prepare and maintain equipment and resources including specialist resources, and help the children in their use (e.g. Outdoor or indoor play equipment; being responsible for the care of all equipment and materials within the setting.
Be aware of and ensure that as a team member the setting meets required standards as laid down by the Ofsted Early Years Framework.
Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies using the school's policies and procedures, liaising with the teacher where required (e.g. an injured or sick child).
Monitor and evaluate the children's responses to learning activities as part of the planning cycle.
Liaise sensitively and effectively with Parents/Carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions or meetings (as directed by the teacher) with parents promoting the policy on parental involvement.
Prepare accurate feedback and detailed records, recording children's physical, care and educational progress and achievements against predetermined learning objectives, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.
Be responsible for keeping and updating systems as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems as requested.
Perform allocated tasks with limited supervision.
Provide general clerical/administration support (e.g. administer resources for agreed activities).

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) desirable
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3) desirable

Skills required

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving 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.