[Hiring] Early Years Educator Apprentice @Oasis Academy Hobmoor

Role Description

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and helping children embark on their educational journey? We seek enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals to join our Early Years team as an Early Years Educator Apprentice in our vibrant primary school setting. They will work with children under the age of five to support their learning and development and help them achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment, foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, and liaise with appropriate external agencies.
• Work with teachers and teams to differentiate teaching resources, materials and delivery.
• Participate in planning, implementing and evaluating learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher and children on their progress, next steps and behaviour.
• Support the teaching by monitoring, assessing, and recording pupils' progress and next steps.
• Assist in the creation, development and review of individual pupil development plans (such as Education and Health Care Plans (ECHP)).
• Support students in developing and implementing their own personal and social development.
• Assist the children with their physical care routines, whilst encouraging their independence, e.g. changing nappies, eating, dressing, washing hands, etc.
• Participate in staff, team and planning meetings.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A*-C / 9-4, including English and Maths.
• Enthusiastic, and have a genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development.
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, committed, and punctual.

Requirements

• Professional, organised, and attention to detail.
• Previous experience working with children is desirable, but not essential.
• Confidence in your own ability to want to learn and develop.

Benefits

• Early Years Educator (Level 3) qualification.
• Access to 90+ CPD online courses.
• Blended on/off-the-job training.