Early Years Apprentice

Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity to help bring our innovative curriculum to life, supporting children in our nursery and preschool to reach their full potential. We are looking to recruit two Early Years Apprentices, who will be studying towards either a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification, to join our dedicated team.

About the Employer

Yeo Moor Primary School, based in Clevedon, is a large and vibrant school that fosters a culture of kindness, ambition, and resilience. With a broad curriculum and a strong commitment to inclusion, it offers a welcoming environment where children thrive both academically and socially. 

Yeo Moor Primary is part of Futura Learning Trust. Whilst each of our schools retains its distinctive characteristics and is truly representative of its pupil body and local community, collaboration enhances everything we do.  The ability to work and learn together across the trust is a significant benefit of being part of Futura.  Colleagues regularly come together from across the trust to share best practices and develop new approaches.  This helps us provide opportunities for pupils, staff and communities beyond those an individual school can provide.

What You'll Do

You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

Daily duties will include:

• Warm greeting for children
• Working in small groups
• Safely supervision
• Health and Safety checks – checking toys and equipment
• Support snack and lunch times - supervision
• Personal hygiene - Nappy changing/toileting support

Building to:

• Setting up small group learning experiences
• Taking part in pupil assessments, monitoring and record keeping
• Meeting and working with families (alongside an experienced adult)
• Making phone calls to parents – wellbeing check ins

Training Outcome

Potential to have opportunities to work across different settings within the Futura Trust group of schools, visit other settings to broaden their experience, and access additional CPD including Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Thrive and Basic Makaton training.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Team working
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Hardworking

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - C/4
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - C/4

Course Information

Course: Early years practitioner (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Hours: 30 per week. Days/times: Monday - Friday. Lunch Breaks: 30 minutes.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION