Job Description

Early Years Apprenticeship Level 2/3

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Location:

Bransford Avenue, Coventry, CV4 7PS

Start date:

1st September 2025

Interview Dates:

27th or 30th June 2025

Salary:

10 an hour

Website:

www.cannonpark.coventry.sch.uk

Job Purpose

To support the EYFS classroom teacher with their responsibility for the development and education process by providing care and supervision to children in EYFS including those who have special physical, emotional and educational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction and control of the classroom teacher or designated


supervisor:


1. Supervise and support the teaching activities of individuals or groups of children in EYFS to ensure their safety and facilitate in their physical and emotional development.


2. Undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals and groups of children in EYFS, including those pupils with special educational, physical or emotional needs.


3. Monitor individual pupil's progress, achievements, problems and condition, reporting to the responsible teacher as appropriate.

Job Responsibilities and Tasks May Include Some of the Following:

1. Assist the teacher with learning activities in the classroom, preparing or modifying work for an individual or group of pupils as directed.


2. Support children with special educational needs or disabilities, and children who speak English as an additional language, as directed.


3. Assist with the supervision and discipline of pupils and provide support within the procedures of the school, reporting any difficulties as appropriate.


4. Promote pupil independence in learning, social and mobility skills, reinforcing the pupil's self-esteem through praise and encouragement.


5. Prepare and maintain equipment and teaching resources for lessons and activities when required.


6. Ensure that pupils are able to safely use equipment and materials provided.


7. Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.


8. Prepare and/or clear classroom as directed before and after lessons, including the preparation of visual aids, and the display and presentation of pupils' work.


9. Provide support to the classroom teacher by undertaking photocopying, filing and recording.


10. Assist at an appropriate level and within the school's protocols, with the provision of general care and welfare of pupils which may include:

Assistance with the personal hygiene routines, e.g. toilet

training, changing of incontinent children, dressing and


undressing.
The changing of soiled clothing and its disposal in an appropriate way. Offer comfort to a sick child and, where appropriately qualified, administer first aid.

11. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.


12. Support and contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.


13. Assist with group activities within and away from the classroom/school, such as P.E. and educational visits.


14. Assist with the implementation of programmes designed by other professionals such as educational psychologists and speech and language therapists.


15. Assist the teacher in liaising with other professional staff and reporting information from/to parents/carers, contribute to meetings to discuss a specific child's progress as appropriate


16. Attend professional development activities as required.


17. Any other duties and responsibilities within the range of the salary grade.

The post holder must comply with Coventry City Council's health and safety policy and in particular is required:

To take reasonable care for their own health and safety at work and of those who may be affected by their actions or by their omissions To cooperate with their line manager and senior management, to work safely, to comply with health and safety instructions and information and undertake appropriate health and safety training as required Not to intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare To report to their manager any health and safety concerns, hazardous condition or defect in the health and safety arrangements.

Any further Health and Safety responsibilities relevant to this post will be set out in the offer letter and Written Statement of Particulars

Ability to acquire knowledge, understanding of Early Years Child Care Policies, Procedures and Legislation including the Code of Practice of SEN. Capable of working with children with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, or of a relevant age.

Skills and Abilities:

To be able to work constructively as part of a team and be able to relate well to children and adults. To be able to use basic ICT technology and other equipment- video, photocopier. Motivated and committed to supporting children. Ability to self-evaluate learning needs Good time keeping Be committed to attend relevant training courses. Maths and English GCSE 4/C or above (Or equivalent) or ability to complete Maths and English Functional Skills level 2 as part of the apprenticeship To be able to achieve the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. Good oral skills to be able to communicate at all levels.

Special Requirements:

Must not have already completed the Level 2 Teaching Assistant or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Apprenticeship Standard. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Future Prospect:

In the some apprentices have successfully gained employment as a teaching assistant in the school. This is dependent on job role availability and successful application process.

Benefits Provided by Employer:

Excellent working environment with the opportunity to learn from an experienced and happy team.

Benefits Provided by Training Provider:

Bespoke work-based tuition and additional learning support where necessary Access to TOTUM student discount Access to Life and Progress employee support programme which includes: Health and wellbeing support, Around-the-clock support, and Confidential counselling

Training to be provided:

Training for this qualification will be provided by ourselves at SCCU Group, an Ofsted good training provider. Our tuition is all delivered in the workplace and bespoke to your particular role.

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Standard, 12 months practical with an additional 2 months End Point Assessment period Functional Skills in Maths, English, and ICT (if required) Early Years Educator Level 3 Standard, 18 month practical with an additional 2 month End Point Assessment period

Course level will be confirmed with experience and qualifications

Working Week and Hours:

Monday 8:30 - 5:00 Tuesday 8:30 - 4:30 Wednesday 8:30 - 4:30 Thursday 8:30 - 4:30 Friday 8:30 - 3:30 37 hours


Term Time Only (39 weeks)

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