L3 Early Years Practioner Apprentice

About this role

Main Duties

To
work with and supervise groups of children or individual pupils under the
direction/instruction of teaching and/or senior staff. Assist and support with
classroom and behaviour management, preparation of work and displays. Contribute to the raising of standards in
pupil achievement.

Support for Pupils

• Establish
  good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model.
• Be
  aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective
  interaction.
• Provide
  specific support to pupils dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their
  safety whilst supporting access to learning activities.
• Promote
  inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage
  pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Promote
  self-esteem and independence.
• Provide
  feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance
  and direction of the teacher.

Support for the Teacher

• Create
  and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance
  with lesson plans.
• In
  liaison with the teacher, utilise strategies such as individual and small group
  interventions to support pupils in achieving learning targets.
• Report
  pupil achievements, progress and issues as appropriate in agreed format.
• Undertake
  pupil record keeping as requested.
• Observing,
  assessing and planning for pupil development.
• Promote
  good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and
  encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with
  established school policy.
• Establish
  constructive relationships with parents and carers.
• Support
  in establishing and maintaining purposeful areas of provision.
• Support
  with the development of early reading.
• Support
  with the development of early maths.

Support for the Curriculum

• Undertake
  as required structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes,
  taking into consideration pupil learning styles.
• Undertake
  literacy/numeracy programmes, recording achievements and progress and providing
  appropriate reports and feedback for the teacher.
• Prepare,
  maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant
  learning activity and assist pupils in their use.
• Act
  as a role model whilst interacting with children in the area of provision and
  as such help develop children’s oral and cognitive development.
• Support
  the culture of reading across the curriculum.

Support for the School

• Be
  aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child
  protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data
  protection. Report all concerns to the
  appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned).
• Ensure
  all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute
  to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan.
• Appreciate
  and support the role of other professionals.
• Attend
  relevant meetings as required.
• Participate
  in training and other learning activities as required.
• Assist
  with the supervision of pupils out of directed lesson time, including before
  and after school if appropriate and within working hours.
• Contribute
  to the wider life of the school e.g. PTA events such as fairs and discos.
• Accompany
  teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as
  required.
• To
  encourage an active partnership between children/parents/school by working
  creatively and positively with parents to achieve maximum involvement in their
  child’s education.
• To
  encourage parents to understand the importance of their role in their child’s
  education.