Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship: Darlington – #CreateYourFuture

The Federation of Darlington Nursery Schools are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Early Years Apprentice to join our inspirational team. Under the direction of the executive head teacher and lead educators you will assist with the education, care and welfare of children within the nursery.

What you will do in your working day

The aim of this post is to train and develop the post-holder to become an Early Years Educator Level 3. Duties include, but are not restricted to:

  • To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social, & intellectual care for children placed in the setting, including those with special educational needs
  • Uphold impeccable levels of hygiene & support to other personnel
  • Operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children
  • Encourage acceptance and inclusion of the children with special needs
  • Setting challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence of pupils
  • Support all staff &engage in a good staff team
  • To be flexible within working practices
  • To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children & young people in the workplace, ensuring organisation policies & procedures are observed

The training you will be getting

Training will be provided to achieve the following qualifications:

  • Level 3 Early Years Educators Apprenticeship Standard
  • Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
  • Functional Skills in maths and English (as required)

Training will take place periodically, at Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills training centre (DL1 5AJ). Here you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to ensure these exceed the minimum requirements for the Early Years Educator Level 3 apprenticeship standards.

Expected duration: 21 Months

Possible start date: 25 Mar 2024

Total hours per week: 37

Requirements

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4+ (C+)) Essential

GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 4+ (C+)) Essential

Apply by 22nd March 2024.

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