Early Years Apprenticeship

Through our programme, you will work in the children and young people workforce. You will make sure children are kept active and that they are looked after. You will also help children develop social and practical skills.

The National School Apprenticeship programme presents a unique opportunity to start a career working in a school. You will receive comprehensive training throughout the apprenticeship and ongoing support from the school.

Whilst on the Children and Young Peoples Workforce apprenticeship, you will work closely with children in their learning and development. You will help to plan and carry out activities and lessons plans to motivate children and help them learn through inventive and imaginative use of resources.

At the end of your apprenticeship you will of achieve the nationally recognised Children and Young Peoples Workforce qualification, as well as valuable work experience, that will provide you with the best chance possible of being offered a full-time role within a school or business.

Below is a summary of your key roles and responsibilities:

• Help to motivate children and develop their learning abilities.
• Contribute to the provision of a secure environment for the children to learn.
• Assisting in developing teaching resources.
• Helping to create visual aids to stimulate learning.
• Help to make use of resources in an engaging way.
• Assisting with children's development of personal, social and language skills;
• Supporting and helping to develop the children's basic skills
• Working with the children in order to help develop their curiosity and expand upon their knowledge.
• Work with teaching assistants, nursery nurses and other members of staff, to plan and coordinate work indoors and outdoors.
• Be aware of and comply with the policies and procedures relating to child protection, equality and diversity, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

You will be working alongside a range of experienced Early Years practitioners, becoming involved in teaching small groups, supporting children in learning through play and helping children to gain independence at mealtimes, using the toilet and in all aspects of the day

We pride ourselves on our commitment to providing the best possible education for our children, whatever their needs.

Skills Required
Willing and able to complete all learning and assessment requirements of the relevant framework
Able to establish good working relationships with staff, pupils parents and outside agencies

Qualifications Required
Hold GCSE Grade C or above in English, C or above in Maths or equivalent.

Personal Qualities
Ability to travel to work

Important Other Information
Prior to interview you are required to complete online initial assessments in Maths, English & ICT. These are called BKSB. If you’re shortlisted please print out the results and take them with you to the interview. You’ll receive an email from NST Head Office with instructions.

Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage (ANMW): The National Minimum Wage for Apprentices is £3.30 per hour (From October 1st 2016 this will be increasing by 3% to £3.40 per hour). This is the legal minimum pay per hour applying to 16-18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their apprenticeship. For apprentices 19 or over who have completed their first year and are continuing their apprenticeship, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies.

Future Prospects
Full-time employment within the organisation

Reality Check
Wiliness to undergo an enhanced DBS check performed by the Employer/school
Ability to travel to work

Training
Training to be Provided
Level 3 Diploma in Early Years
Employee rights and responsibilities
Functional Skills (if required)
Learning Provider National Schools Training Ltd

Contract Term 76 weeks
Contract Type Advanced level apprenticeship

Application Contact Kate Wardle
Email Kate.wardle@nationalschoolstraining.co.uk

Closing Date 18.08.2016
Interview Date 07.09.2016

Hurdsfield County Primary School
Hulley Road
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 2LW