About
Employer description
Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of race, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.
We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual, who is hard working and eager to join our team at Teversham Church of England Primary School. If you love to support young people and make a difference, this is a great opportunity to get into the early years sector or expand your current knowledge.
Main description
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Your day to day duties will include:
To promote the aims and objectives of Teversham Pre-School and to exemplify and promote the high standards of the Pre-School to parents, staff and visitors at all times
To ensure the provision of high standards of physical and emotional care
To ensure that the welfare and safety of children is paramount within the setting and that any child protection concerns are always immediately and appropriately acted upon, following Teversham Primary School’s Safeguarding Policy and LSCB guidelines
To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely with and building effective relationships with parents / carers and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met
To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the EYFS Statutory framework to teach and support children to make progress in all areas of the curriculum
To help set up and tidy away at the end of the session.
To attend relevant training / conferences / meetings to support professional development, keeping up-to-date with childcare / education practice
To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials and equipment and to ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children, having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures, and medical histories
To identify and help meet the needs of children with special educational needs and / or disabilities (SEND) alongside the EY SENCo. To guide all team members with the early identification and intervention for children who may benefit from additional support regarding their physical, emotional and social development
To ensure confidentiality of all information received
To maintain adequate records and up-to-date documentation as requested by the Pre-School manager
To liaise and facilitate close partnership working with parents, other family members and staff to help ensure that the particular needs of children are met and that parental choice is considered in terms of care given
To liaise with outside agencies as required
To actively participate in staff meetings, planning meetings, parents’ evenings, fundraising events and training sessions outside normal working hours, as required
Training to be provided
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3) Equal to A level
Your training plan
Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
Duration: 18 months (plus 3 months EPA)
Training Provider: LMP Education (Rate My Apprenticeship Best Training Provider 2024 / 2025)
Training Schedule TBC
Entry Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in: English (grade 4 - 9 or equivalent) and Maths (grade 4 - 9 or equivalent)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Things to consider
• (Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our Inspire ATA Recruitment team, to discuss your application further.
• Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.
Future prospects
Potential for a full time position once completed.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 29/10/2024
Salary
£9,984 a year
Location
This job is located in Cambridge,, Cambs
More Information and How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
