Salisbury Road Primary School is looking to appoint a passionate, hardworking and driven Early Years Apprentice to join their outstanding team. This vacancy is being managed by Plymouth Teachers and School Alliance.

In this role you will be working under the direction of teachers and senior staff within the Early Years Foundation Stage 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 school and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved. You will carry out all the professional duties of an Early Years  Teaching Assistant as required, take responsibility for child protection issues as appropriate and take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people 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 role may involve intimate care.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• Level 3 Early Years Educator
• 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.

There may be the potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship across the Learning Academies Trust, for the right candidate.