Apprenticeships

Location: Liverpool

Posted: 2 months ago

We are looking for a Reception Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work with the Reception teaching team and study towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship.

About the Role

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS): Reception

Ages: Children in Reception are typically between 4 and 5 years old

Focus: Prime areas (communication and language, physical development, personal, social and emotional development) and specific areas (literacy, maths, understanding the world, expressive arts and design) through play-based learning.

Duties Will Include

• Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the school and promote diversity, inclusion, equality, and acceptance of all learners in line with school policies, including by challenging stereotyped views, bullying, or harassment
• Implement safeguarding policies and safe practice, including online safety, in line with legislation, policies, and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality
• Work in partnership and liaise with other professionals (such as the teaching staff, SENDCo, or external advisors) and parents/carers to support all learners’ learning and development
• Reflect on your own practice and identify appropriate professional development opportunities with the support of colleagues
• Understand the specific needs of Reception learners and use age-appropriate, play-based strategies (such as continuous provision, role play, and outdoor learning) to support all children to achieve their next steps
• Promote engagement and early learning behaviors, helping children to join in, share, take turns, follow simple routines, and develop independence in self-care
• Establish warm, nurturing relationships with children and promote positive behavior, consistently applying the school’s and EYFS behavior expectations and modeling calm, respectful interactions
• Support the social, emotional, mental health, wellbeing, and personal care needs of all learners (for example, toileting, dressing, eating) in line with organizational policy and procedures
• Deliver individual and small group support within clearly defined/planned parameters in partnership with the teacher and other professionals, for example, in early phonics, early mark making, counting, and language development
• Contribute to assessment and planning by observing children’s play and learning, and helping to record simple observations, notes, and photos in line with EYFS practice as agreed with the teacher
• Support the development of a stimulating, safe, and language-rich learning environment by contributing to the preparation and rotation of continuous provision areas, indoor and outdoor resources, and child-friendly displays
• Help to set up, supervise, and tidy away activities, ensuring that equipment is safe, clean, and appropriate for young children
• Support or lead enrichment activities appropriate for Reception children, for example, local walks, visitors into school, stay and play sessions, and simple clubs or story times