Apprentice Early Years Educator

Knowle Primary School is looking to appoint a passionate, hardworking and driven Apprentice Early Years Educator to join their outstanding nursery team. This vacancy is being managed by Plymouth Teachers and School Alliance. In this role you will be working under the direction of nursery teachers and senior staff to provide safe, high-quality education and care for young children and to maintain a stimulating and enjoyable environment. Under the overall direction of the Headteacher you will play a major role in formulating the aims and objectives of the nursery and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved. You will carry out all the professional duties of an Early Years Educator as required, take responsibility for child protection issues as appropriate and take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children within the school. You will need to be committed and driven to want the very best from every child and be an outstanding member of our school community. You will be supported within your role by the school and the apprenticeship provider. This Apprenticeship covers various areas including: Supporting child development Safeguarding and child protection Promoting positive behaviour Engaging with families Maintaining a safe and hygienic environment Supporting play and learning activities. What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end? Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge Functional Skills in Maths and English at level 2 (if not already exempt through prior qualifications) You will have regular visits at the workplace from a designated assessor to observe your progress and competence in the role you are carrying out Training days will be provided by Plymouth Teachers and School Alliance. The Apprenticeship duration is 15 months, offering apprentices hands-on experience and practical knowledge in various aspects of early years education, including child development, safeguarding, behaviour management, family engagement, and creating a safe learning environment. There may be the potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship across the Learning Academies Trust, for the right candidate. About the School At Knowle we have made it our mission to make every moment count for every child. We are proud to serve our community and ensure that we support every one of our children to reach their potential and beyond! Knowle is a vibrant, energetic school where our staff create a nurturing and challenging environment for our children to grow. Our ambitious curriculum ensures that all children achieve well in all subject areas, taking new knowledge and forming opinions, learning new skills and challenging each other to achieve new goals. About the Trust The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering