Knowsley Community College 2019 Prospectus

EARLY YEARS AND EDUCATION 121 Apprenticeships are a great way to develop your skills and experience on-the-job, whilst gaining a recognised qualification. One of the many benefits is, you’ll get paid to do it. An apprenticeship is an actual job, meaning that you’ll spend more time out in the workplace than in the classroom. So if you prefer to learn by doing, then an apprenticeship is a great place to start. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A grade 4 or above in your English and maths GCSEs is preferable. SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCHOOLS This apprenticeship is designed to prepare you for a career in the industry as a Teaching Assistant or within a learning support role. You’ll gain a range of skills from various tasks such as contributing to lesson plans and classroom activities, supporting positive behaviour and facilitating support for therapy sessions. EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR This apprenticeship supports various roles in the industry from a Nursery Worker and Nursery Nurse to a Nursery Teaching Assistant or Nursery Supervisor. You will gain hands on experience across a variety of tasks such as contributing to lesson plans and activities, providing displays in schools and supporting children and young people’s behaviour. CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S SOCIAL CARE This apprenticeship enables you to develop the skills and experience needed to become a Social Worker. You will explore everything from supporting the rights, diversity and equality of children and young people in care to understanding the care system and supporting young people with complex disabilities or conditions. EARLYYEARSANDEDUCATION APPRENTICESHIPS