This is a Northern Star Academy Trust Post

We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Apprentice to support children and staff within our EYFS team. You will learn on the job while gaining valuable experience in a vibrant, diverse, and supportive school environment.

What you'll do at work

To work under the direction of the teacher in supporting the developmental needs of children within the Early Years Foundation Stage

• To have good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding to individual needs
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students
• To encourage students to engage in activities led by the teacher
• To encourage students to be independent
• To assist in preparing the classroom
• To be aware of student problems/progress/achievements and encourage positive learning
• To carry out some administrative duties
• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• To assist with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes
• To accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
• To undertake any other duties requested

Where you'll work

Hookstone Chase Primary School
Hookstone Chase
Harrogate
HG2 7DJ

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

AIRE VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)
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What you'll learn

Course contents

• 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.