Early Years Apprentice

Early Years Apprentice 42 hours per week (including time to complete the Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard), term time plus 5 inset days. The apprenticeship will last for 2 years.

The Head teacher and Governors of St Barnabas CE Primary School and Nursery are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Early Years Apprentice to join our team.

The successful candidate will join our fantastic team of early years practitioners and will be responsible for the care of young children, ensuring the educational, social, physical, emotional, health and welfare needs of the children are always met. You will work towards a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification. The duration of this course will be 2 years.

What you will do in your working day:

·         Supporting or leading educational games and activities for children aged 2-4 years

·         Preparing the learning environment with resources and displays

·         Helping with trips and outings

·         Feeding and changing children

·         Observing and assessing children to help their learning

·         Developing partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development

·         To keep children safe and follow safeguarding policies

·         To maintain a clean and safe environment

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard:

·         Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification

·         Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

·         End-Point Assessment (EPA)

·         Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)

·         Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS

·         Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed

·         You will also undertake a Paediatric First Aid qualification.

Desired skills and personal qualities:

·         Communication skills

·         Team working

·         Non-judgemental

·         Patience

Qualifications Required:

GCSE or equivalent English & Maths (Grade C/4/ Functional Skills Level 2) essential.

Pay Structure:

You will work 42 hours per week Term time- 39 weeks of the year and be paid the NMW for apprentices, currently £6.40 per hour for the first year but this will rise to £7.55 from April 2025. The rate of pay may increase according to your age in the second year.

St Barnabas is a very special place where we prepare our children for a positive future, achieved through faith and aim to give our children the knowledge, skills, self-belief and love of learning to ‘let their light shine,’ pursue their dreams, be the best they can be and have a happy and successful future. Our dedicated staff team nurture and help every child to face their individual challenges with courage and determination and to discover their own unique talents and strengths.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your CV to [email protected] to express your interest.

St Barnabas CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Enhanced DBS clearance will be required. Further details can be found on http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime/vetting-barring-scheme

Shortlisted candidates should be aware that online searches will be carried out as part of our due diligence checks.

Closing date for applications: 12pm Friday 15th November 2024

Lesson observations and interviews: Week commencing Monday 18th November 2024