Job Description
Brief overview of the role
In your position as a Play Assistant Apprentice, you will play a pivotal role in the development of positive play experiences for children with a range of needs in the setting. Working with the support of qualified staff you will be expected to contribute in all areas of the setting.
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Support for Children:
- Support small groups or individuals with a range of needs
- Help with the care and support of children
- Contribute to the health and well-being of children
- Establish and maintain relationships with individual children and groups
- Be an effective model for children’s behaviour
Support for the IN2 Team:
- Assist with IN2 resources & IN2 Preparation
- Contribute to the management of children’s behaviour, both in the IN2 setting and on the playground, as required
- Provide support for activities
- Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for children and staff
- Adhere to and promote all company policies and procedures
- Ensure Health & Safety and hygiene of the children is to a high standard
Support for IN2:
- Monitor effective working relationships with colleagues and parents
- Contribute to the maintenance of children’s safety and security
- Review and develop their own professional practice
- Recognise confidentiality, child protection procedures, health & safety, and the policies of the Governing Body
Health & Safety and Safeguarding:
- Ensuring that area of work complies with legislation relating to Health & Safety and observe and implement specific responsibilities in relation to these matters as detailed in the Policy for Health & Safety
- Provide support in an emergency or evacuation situation, in a calm professional manner. Actively provide information to any emergency service when requested to do so
- Be aware and familiar with IN2 policies and other guidance on the safeguarding and promotion of wellbeing of children and young people. Taking appropriate action in accordance with IN2 policies and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 where required
Where you’ll work
SEDGEFIELD HARDWICK SCHOOL
HAWTHORN ROAD
SEDGEFIELD
STOCKTON ON TEES
TS21 3DA
Hours
Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed. 20 hrs Term Time/Hours to vary between 30-40hrs school holidays.
Your training plan
- Level 3 Early Years Educator at Stockton Riverside College
- Functional skills maths and English, if required
More training information
This will be one day a week at Stockton Riverside College.
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C/9-4)
- Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Able to build relationships
- Confidentiality
- Health & Safety knowledge
- Enthusiastic
- Able to relate to children
- Time management
- Safeguarding knowledge
About this company
An exciting and unique Out of School and Holiday Provision for 3 to 12 year olds in Sedgefield and the surrounding areas. Offering much more than just childcare, we believe that this fun and vibrant facility will offer your children a unique diverse learning experience, exploring hidden talents and allowing them to form new friendships. IN2 is based at Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy.
https://www.facebook.com/in2interests (opens in new tab)
