At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development through engaging activities and nurturing care.
- Company: Melbourne Primary School, a safe and stimulating environment for young learners.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, potential permanent position, and professional training.
- Other info: Work Monday to Friday, with college release for training over 1 year and 3 months.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in early years education.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths required; Level 2 Diploma in Early Years preferred.
The predicted salary is between 18500 - 25000 £ per year.
Introduction
An exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience while supporting the learning, development and wellbeing of children aged 3–5 years.
Working alongside experienced practitioners, you will help plan and deliver engaging activities, support progress, and contribute to creating a safe, nurturing and inspiring learning environment.
About the Employer
Melbourne Primary School provides a safe and stimulating learning environment to nurture the personal development of our children and where children are happy, enjoy learning and develop positive relationships with others.
What You'll Do
The successful candidate will be joining a well-established team and become a key cog in the unit's workings.
- In our early years setting you will be expected to complete daily tasks such as:
- Setting up activities to enhance pupils' skills and knowledge; lead and support in play situations, developing oracy skills, complete developmental observations.
- Being involved in the pupils’ self-care, including supporting with toileting, handwashing, and eating.
- Ensuring the room is safe and ready for the pupils on an average daily basis.
- Supporting the children with daily jobs including sorting shoes, coats and handing in books, water bottles etc when needed.
- Leading or supporting planned activities such as painting, junk modelling, modelling correct play in the role play, ensuring the children are playing appropriately, extending oracy and developing turn taking skills.
- Supervising indoor and outdoor activities as well as sharing stories, poems etc to develop a love of reading with our pupils.
- During focused sessions supporting the teacher or nursery nurse, following their lead and supporting specific children.
- At snack and lunchtimes, assisting the children with toileting and handwashing and helping to set up for snack and lunch as well as supervising children eating.
- Training Outcome
Potential permanent position.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE - English - 4
- GCSE - Maths - 4
- Desired
- Level 2 Diploma - Early Years - Pass
- Course Information
- Course: Early years educator (level 3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Education and early years
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
- Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:00pm (one day for college release)
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
- Training Provider: YORK COLLEGE
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Early Years Apprentice Level 3 employer: Melbourne Primary School
Melbourne Primary School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff while fostering a nurturing environment for children. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and professional development, employees are encouraged to enhance their skills through hands-on experience and training opportunities. Located in a vibrant community, the school offers a supportive work culture where every team member plays a vital role in shaping young minds and creating a positive learning atmosphere.
