Early Years Educator Apprentice - Cockton Hill Infants School

Cockton Hill Infants’ School is looking to appoint an Early Years Educator Apprentice. The successful candidate will also be expected to make a valuable contribution to whole school development and to enrich the the experiences of our pupils.

Wages and Hours

37hrs and £279.35 per week. Monday - Wednesday 8am-4pm or 8:30am-4:30pm, Thurs (BAC), Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm or 8:30am – 4pm. Role is term time only.

Job Description

Job Description

In your role as Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will play a vital role in the development of positive educational experiences for children with a range of needs in the School setting. Working with the support of qualified teaching and support staff you will be expected to contribute in the following area:

Support for Pupils:

• Support learning of small groups or individuals with a range of needs
• Help with the care and support of pupils
• Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils
• Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups
• Be an effective model for pupil behaviour.

• Assist with classroom resources and lesson preparation
• Contribute to the management of pupils’ behaviour, both inside and outside
• Provide support for learning activities
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for all pupils and staff
• Assist in the presentation of display materials
• Support colleagues with routine administration
• Adhere to and promote all School policies and procedures
• Ensure Health and Safety and hygiene is to a high standard.

• Monitor effective working relationships with colleagues and parents/carers
• Contribute to the maintenance of pupil safety and security
• Review and develop their own professional practice
• Recognise confidentiality, child protection procedures, Health and Safety, and the policies of the Governing Body
• Be involved in extracurricular activities, (e.g. clubs, activities, trips, open days etc)
• Assist with special activities in school within school hours (e.g. sports days, plays, concerts, open days)
• To follow the observation and record keeping system and maintain records for children so that children’s attainment and progress are effectively and regularly assessed
• To carry out all responsibilities and activities within the equal opportunities framework.

Person Specification

Essential qualifications

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

• Communication skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

As part of the application process you will need to complete a DCC application form which we will send you once you have submitted your Apprenticeship Service application. Applications will then be shortlisted and successful applicants will be invited in to Bishop Auckland College for a pre-interview. Cockton Hill Infants School will then identify who they want to interview and as part of the interview process will invite applicants in for a short work trial.

To apply for this apprenticeship email us your CV stating the reference "1456" at apprenticeships@bacoll.ac.uk.