EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship

To work towards a qualification with Total People and gain experience with the support of Glazebury CE Primary.

Requirements

• Support with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Promote self-esteem and independence, employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement within established school procedure
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher
• Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils
• Supported by Total People to gain relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications to gain an Early Years Educator apprenticeship that aligns with Department for Education for Full and relevant at Level 3.
• To count within the ratios at Level 3, staff holding an Early Years Educator qualification must also have achieved a suitable Level 2 qualification in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the display of children's work
• Establish and maintain an appropriate learning environment under the supervision of the teacher
• Contribute to lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate
• Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives
• Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
• Be responsible for keeping and updating records in agreed format with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested
• Administer and assess routine primary tests and accurately record achievement/progress
• Promote positive values attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy
• Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents under teacher's supervision
• Support the delivery of agreed learning activities/learning programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil learning styles and individual needs
• Support the delivery of literacy/numeracy programmes, effectively utilising all alternative learning opportunities to support extended development
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use
• Assist pupils to access learning activities through specialist support eg. curriculum/SEN specialism
• Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources
• Work within an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision at school, supporting the delivery of agreed learning activities and programmes, adapting to individual pupil needs and learning styles
• Gain experience in supporting literacy and numeracy programmes, using ICT in learning activities, and providing specialist support for curriculum and SEN needs
• Build positive relationships with children, promoting inclusion, self-esteem, and independence, and supporting the implementation of Individual Education Plans
• Develop strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to lesson planning, classroom management, and liaising with parents and carers
• Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
• Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
• Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
• Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
• Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
• Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
• Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
• Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
• Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
• Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
• Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
• Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
• Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
• Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
• Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
• Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
• Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
• Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
• Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
• Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
• Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.

Benefits

• Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
• To be employed as a Level 3 (Level 2) Practitioner and potential of fulltime employment for the right candidate.

Application Process

• Apprentices will be supported to achieve the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship, which is recognised as a full and relevant qualification by the Department for Education.
• At the end of the programme, apprentices will undertake an End Point Assessment (EPA).
• If successful, they will be awarded the full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship, enabling them to work independently within early years settings and progress in their career.

About Glazebury CE Primary

Glazebury CE Primary School is a primary school located at Warrington Road, Glazebury, Warrington, WA3 5LZ.

Contact

Total People Limited is offering an Early Years Educator (Level 3) apprenticeship.