EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Pupil Needs: 

• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans 
• 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, employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement within established school procedure 
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher 
• Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils 
• Supported by Total People to gain relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications to gain an Early years Educator apprenticeship that aligns with Department for Education for Full and relevant at Level 3. (To count within the ratios at level 3, staff holding an Early Years Educator qualification must also have achieved a suitable level 2 qualification in English.) 

Support For The Teacher:

• Provide minimal clerical/administration support (eg photocopying)
• Assist with the display of children's work  
• Establish and maintain an appropriate learning environment under the supervision of the teacher  
• Contribute to lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate  
• Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives  
• Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence 
• Be responsible for keeping and updating records in agreed format with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested - may be deleted if not appropriate to school need  
• Administer and assess routine primary tests and accurately record achievement/progress 
• Promote positive values attitudes and 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 
• Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents under teacher's supervision 

Support For The Curriculum:

• Support the delivery of agreed learning activities/learning programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil learning styles and individual needs 
• Support the delivery of literacy/numeracy programmes, effectively utilising all alternative learning opportunities to support extended development 
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use 
• Assist pupils to access learning activities through specialist support eg. curriculum/SEN specialism  
• Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources 

Practical Experience: Apprentices will work within an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision at school, supporting the delivery of agreed learning activities and programmes, adapting to individual pupil needs and learning styles 
 

• Core Skills Development: Apprentices will gain experience in supporting literacy and numeracy programmes, using ICT in learning activities, and providing specialist support for curriculum and SEN needs
• Professional Practice: The programme emphasises building positive relationships with children, promoting inclusion, self-esteem, and independence, and supporting the implementation of Individual Education Plans
• Teamwork and Communication: Apprentices will develop strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to lesson planning, classroom management, and liaising with parents and carers
• Qualification Achievement: Apprentices will be supported to achieve the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship, which is recognised as a full and relevant qualification by the Department for Education

 To count within the ratios at Level 3, staff must also have a suitable Level 2 qualification in English. At the end of the programme, apprentices will undertake an End Point Assessment (EPA). If successful, they will be awarded the full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship, enabling them to work independently within early years settings and progress in their career. 
 

Our mission: to promote a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment, where

children are encouraged to flourish, reaching their full potential, whilst

recognizing their own self-worth.

Through our broad, balanced, and enriching curriculum, we aim to affirm the

partnership of home, school, parish, and wider community. From this strong

foundation our children will be encouraged to build on our core Christian values

of LOVE and WISDOM, developing appreciation of the resources around us, with

particular emphasis on respecting the differing world view of others.

Our school is a popular and successful school.  As a Church of England school

our Christian values underpin all that we do, and we have close links with local

churches.  We joined LDST in December 2018 to deepen these links and to

continue to improve the education we provide to our children.

We are very proud of our 2015 OFSTED where we were rated as Good.  This

rating rewards the hard work and commitment of our staff to school

improvement.  We will continue improving and reach our goal of being

Outstanding, so that all our children reach their full potential.  

Our staff are committed to raising standards for all pupils.  They pride

themselves on working effectively together and in partnership with parents, to

provide a caring and supportive learning environment.

We want children to enjoy their education and develop an enthusiasm for

learning.  To facilitate this, we take full advantage of our fantastic surroundings

including; our garden area, playground equipment, and wonderful field.  By

integrating these into learning we provide a range of rewarding learning

experiences that encourage, challenge and extend the abilities of our children.