Early Years Apprentice
Highwood Primary School, Reading
Highwood Primary School require someone to join there early years team to support and assist children and families with children’s physical, social, emotional and developmental needs. The Early Years Apprentice works with other early years professionals to plan activities, encourage play and sensory stimulation.
What you will do in your working day
The Early Years Apprentice will work mostly under the direction of professionals, he/she may also be required to work on his/her own in situations away from other early years workers.
To plan and carry out a programme of care, play and learning in accordance with the Statutory Framework for Early Years, for groups of children, appropriate to their needs and developmental stage in collaboration with the Foundation Stage Leader
To ensure that all aspects of the Early Years environment are appropriate to the needs of the children, reflects their heritage and cultural background and is inclusive. All aspects of the school’s work must be underpinned by a commitment to anti-racist and anti-sexist practice and equal opportunities
To work in partnership with parents, consulting and sharing information with them regularly about the needs and progress of their child
To observe and monitor children attending the Early Years setting and discuss potential and identified concerns with line manager to ensure that families are supported and children are kept safe
To have responsibility to the maintenance of toys and play equipment
To work closely with other Early Years staff
To ensure that Highwood Primary School policies and procedures relevant to the work of the Early Years setting are adhered to
To attend courses and meetings to ensure further development
To undertake additional duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post and as directed and deemed appropriate by line manager
The training you will be getting
You will spend 12 –18 months in a supporting role, and the main tasks and duties will depend on the service and the role.
Your apprenticeship will include a formal training programme leading to an Early Years Educator NVQ qualification (or equivalent). You will also receive regular on-the-job training from your team to help you develop in the role.
You will spend at least one day per week working towards your qualification or taking part in training and development activities. It is important that you work hard on the formal training as well as the on-the-job aspects. Your manager and colleagues will support you.
All training will be within the workplace or remote.
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
To work successfully within the Early Years sector and if required progress onto higher qualifications.
Learners can also progress into various job roles in the statutory, voluntary, or private sectors such as:
Assistant in childrens services
Pratictitioner in Nursery schools
Practitioner in reception classes in primary schools
Pre-school Practitioner
Manager of Early Years setting (with additional training)
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Child Protection
Safeguard
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or above)- Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or above)- Essential
Annual wage: £9,101.66. This role is term time only, therefore the salary is pro-rated and will be £6,846.84. This rate is age dependant and may increase in the second year of apprenticeship.
Working week: Monday 8.30-4.30pm Tuesday – Friday 8.30-3.45pm You will have an unpaid 15 minute tea break and an unpaid 30 minute lunch break each day. This role is term time only plus inset days. Total hours per week: 33.15
Expected duration: 18 Months
Possible start date: 02 Jan 2024
Apprenticeship level: Advanced, Level 3 (A level)