St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School works in partnership with priests, parishioners and families, to establish a community of love, peace and harmony between all in a climate of mutual trust and openness.

They are looking for an Early Years Apprentice to work with their nursery and year 1 team and study towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Apprentices play a crucial part in supporting delivery of welfare and care in the early years. Supported by a qualified early years educator, you will interact and work with the children on a day to day basis, supporting the planning and delivery of play activities.

Job Role:

• Ensure the welfare and safety of children is promoted and report safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge
• Support the planning and delivery of purposeful play activities in line with the early years foundation stage
• Work with parents, colleagues and other agencies to ensure children’s individual needs are met
• Support the children to understand healthy life choices through engaging play activities
• Take an active role in seeking out continuous professional development opportunities during the apprentices programme and beyond
• Use communication and knowledge of child development to engage with children and support those requiring additional support
• Support children who are experiencing transitions such as moving to school or birth of a sibling, using your knowledge of the children to support them
• Carry out respectful care routines such as feeding, nappy changing and dental care
• Take an active part in the completion of their apprenticeship, meeting deadlines set by their trainer assessor and working with the dedicated mentor to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours
• Support children’s numeracy, literacy and language through a range of play activities and opportunities

Qualifications Required:

GCSE grades 4 to 9 (A* to C) or equivalent in English and Mathematics

30 hours per week during school term time only.

Hours will be spread between Monday to Friday inclusive (actual hours to be agreed on start)

There will be no hours worked during school holidays.

£6.40 per hour paid Pro Rata.

Gross pay will be £192.00 per week (£6.40 x 30hrs) 39 weeks school term and 3 weeks holiday pay.

Pro Rata pay £192 x 42 weeks = £8,064 divided by 52 weeks = £155.08 per week.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: £155.10 per week

Application question(s):

• What really interests you about this role?
• How will you travel to work on a daily basis?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/09/2024