Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Supporting children, as delegated by the Teacher and other TAs
• Encouraging independence and good standards of hygiene and personal cleanliness in children through practical assistance, social training and by being a positive role model
• Accompanying groups who are participating in educational visits
• Preparing and clearing classrooms for lessons or activities, as directed by the Teacher
• Monitoring the needs and behaviour of children and reporting these to the Teacher, as appropriate
• Providing general administrative and clerical support to the Teacher and other TAs with regard to lesson planning and resources
• Undertaking child record keeping, e.g. taking registers, as requested
• Undertaking relevant duties corresponding with the post that the Teacher may require
• Upholding the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy at all times, and ensuring children are safe and happy at school
• Upholding the school’s Equal Opportunities Policy by supporting all children to ensure they reach their potential
• Adhering to the school’s Health and Safety Policy by remaining vigilant to risks and keeping children’s safety in mind at all times

• Show an understanding of their statutory requirements concerning safeguarding, equal opportunities, heath and safety and data protection
• Take instructions and follow through on them
• Treat information confidentially
• Confidentially communicate with parents to discuss pupil progress
• Write pupil progress reports that can be given to classroom teachers
• A range of ICT and technology skills that can be used with children
• Demonstrate an organised and effective approach to handling a demanding workload
• Engage with a range of people, understanding how to change their tone and language appropriately
• Handle changing circumstances and varied responsibilities
• Communicate instructions to pupils using tone and language appropriately
• Demonstrate patience and understanding, and a willingness to help pupils
• Clear communication skills and a high standard of spoken English

The successful candidates will have some experience of:

• Working with children
• Record keeping and monitoring
• Developing new skills

• High expectations of self and professional standards
• The ability to work as both part of a team and independently
• The ability to maintain successful working relationships with colleagues
• High levels of drive, energy and integrity
• A caring and sensitive disposition
• A reliable and flexible approach to work
• A positive and engaging personality

The successful candidate will be:

• Dedicated to promoting their professional development and achieving desired qualifications
• Capable of handling a demanding workload and successfully prioritising work
• A good team player, with the ability to also work on their own initiative when appropriate
• Motivating and encouraging

Have English and maths GCSEs at grade C/4, or equivalent.

The role may lead to Level 3 apprenticeship within the school.

In line with the schools Safeguarding requirements, the successful candidate will require an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Intermediate Early Years Practitioner Standard.

The Apprenticeship Scheme is run in conjunction with a training provider to ensure that you are supported by a first class training programme which will enable you to achieve the following qualifications:

• The Diploma for Children’s Learning and Development Level 2
• Paediatric First Aid Level 2
• Functional Skills at Level 1, English and maths, if required