Early Years Educator Apprentice - Oasis Academy Oldham

Full Job Description

Early Years Educator Apprentice (Oasis Academy Oldham)

To work under the direct instruction of the EYFS Lead/Nursery Room Leader, usually in the classroom with the EYFS Lead. Provide specific support to the teacher in the care of pupils and management of the nursery classroom in order to support pupils in relation to their individual abilities. Work may be undertaken in the classroom or outside.

Closing date: 19 Nov 2023

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage- £10,296 a year

£5.50 per hour - 39 - 40 weeks per year pro-rata salary

Working week- Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Total hours per week: 37.5 hours a week

Expected duration- 16 Months

Apprenticeship level

Advanced
Level 3 (A level)

Main responsibilities:

-Support pupils’ learning in the Nursery, including working with individuals, groups and whole classes using knowledge, experience, specialist skills and training
-Use specialist knowledge/experience to provide appropriate support to pupils in relation to their individual needs
-Contribute to the creation of an appropriate learning environment through display and classroom organisation
-Contribute to the creation of appropriate learning resources
-Assist EYFS Lead/Teachers in the following: Support to Pupils
-Support pupil’s learning in the Nursery, including working with individuals, groups, whole classes using knowledge, experience, specialist skills and training
-Provide pastoral support to pupils within the school environment
-Assist children in matters of personal needs and their general health including first aid and welfare matters
-Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers/EYFS Leaders
-To contribute to raising standards by ensuring high expectations are promoted for pupils
-Involvement in the implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour / Support / Mentoring plans
- Provide general support to pupils, ensuring their safety, by complying with good H&S practice
-Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
-Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher. Support to Teacher/EYFS Lead
-Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers
-Support the teacher in the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour Plans
-Assist in maintaining classroom discipline through the implementation of the schools behaviour management strategies
-Provide support to pupils to achieve learning goals, e.g. guided reading
-Supervise pupils for a particular curriculum activity under the supervision and guidance of a qualified teacher
-Assist the teacher with the planning of learning activities
-Assist the teacher in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
-Co-ordinate and organise pupils attending extra-curricular activities/work experience or other out of school activities under guidance of teacher
-Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
-Provide general admin support, for classroom activities e.g. produce worksheets for agreed activities etc. Support to Curriculum
-To provide support in literacy/numeracy/SEN strategies
-Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
-Contribute to curriculum planning, evaluation and implementation
-Contribute to development of school policies and procedures by participation in working groups
-Contribute to the development, preparation and dissemination of appropriate materials
-Support the school before and after school provision and wrap around care

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

• Level 3 Early Years Educator standard qualification
• Employee Rights and Responsibilities 
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
• Amplify knowledge of safeguarding, and emergency procedures
• Increased mastery of the critical stages of child and adolescent development
• Enhance understanding of the types of influences that can affect this development

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• Potential full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship

Desired skills and personal qualities

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Caring
• Reliable

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) essential
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) essential

Things to consider

Let Me Play, LMP Education and Sporting Education are committed to antidiscrimination and equal opportunities for all. We are equally committed to Safer Recruitment Policies, Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children, pupils and adults. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.

About the employer

The vision at Oasis Academy Oldham is about ‘creating a community of choices and chances. We work together to create opportunities for our young people. Our curriculum is broad, balanced and diverse and provides our students with a range of choices that will enable them to achieve their full potential. We work tirelessly to create a positive learning culture that ensures equality of opportunity for all. Our culture of high expectations permeates academy life helping students to develop the necessary academic habits and personal qualities to become model citizens. We focus on character development ensuring we support our young people to become individuals who show respect, believe in themselves and others and inspire members of the community. Our character development programme centres around the Oasis 9 Habits enabling our students to become the best versions of themselves. Our first-class pastoral care ensures our young people are looked after. We recognise the need to afford people chances and it is our firm belief that through feeling safe, healthy and happy our students will take full advantage of our curriculum.

Employer

Oasis Academy Oldham - Oasis Community Learning

Address

• 654 Hollins Road
• Oldham
• OL8 4JZ

Training provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator
Level 3 (A level)