Responsibilities of different roles, entry requirements and possible career progression routes Flashcards
What are the responsibilities of an Early years practitioner (EYP)?
- Works with others to meet babies’ and children’s individual care needs.
- Works with others to plan, observe and report on children’s learning and development
- Promotes effective interactions
What are the entry requirements for becoming an Early years practitioner (EYP)?
No previous experience or qualifications needed prior to this role, although a job or volunteer placement is needed is needed to complete the course.
Progression to level 3 early years educator qualification.
What are the roles and responsibilities of an Early Years Educator (EYE)
They are a Level 3 qualified early years professional.
All EYP responsibilities as above and in addition:
- may have a managerial or other leadership role
- key person
- observing and planning next steps for learning
- meeting the requirements of the EYFS Statutory Framework.
What are the entry requirements and progression routes for becoming an Early Years Educator (EYE)?
No previous experience but Level
2 maths and English is usually required to work at this level and gain licence to practise.
Progression can be to different job roles including nursery practitioner, assistant in Reception classes or pre-school worker.
Further qualifications may include foundation degree in early years or Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner.
What are the roles and responsibilities of a Room Leader?
Experienced EYE responsible for the running of a room, such as a baby room or a preschool room. Responsibilities as previous card.
In addition they may be responsible for peer observations, appraisals and other performance management.
What are the entry requirements and progression routes for a Room Leader?
Room leaders need a Level
3 qualification and relevant experience.
Could progress to higher management, Early Years foundation degree or other pathways such as childminding.
What are the roles and responsibilities of a Teaching Assisstant (TA)
Supporting teaching and learning for individual pupils or small groups, working alongside teachers in primary or secondary schools.
They may also work one to one with a pupil with SEND.
What are the entry requirements and progression routes for a Teaching Assistant?
TAs can start with little or no experience, although some is usually preferred. Qualifications range from Level 1 to Level 4.
HLTA status (higher-level teaching assistant - remember that this is not a qualification) is also available through schools for existing assistants working at this level, enabling them to have more responsibility.
TAs can progress to teacher training qualifications or foundation degrees.
What are the roles and responsibilities of a Teacher/ Lecturer
Responsible for planning, teaching and developing the skills of children and adults in schools and colleges as well as monitoring progress
What are the entry requirements and progressions routes for a Teacher/Lecturer?
A degree and qualified teacher status (QTS) is required for school-based teachers. Lecturers are likely to need industry or other workplace experience, as well as a teaching qualification such as PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) or the Level 3 award in Education and
Training (RQF).
Progression can include
management or specialist roles in their chosen sector.
What are the roles and responsibilities of a Headteacher?
Responsible for the day-to-day running of a school, as well as:
- managing staff, including recruitment, meetings, training, appraisals and disciplinary procedures
- working closely with the governing body and in partnership with parents
- monitoring teaching and learning.
What are the entry requirements and progression routes for a headteacher?
Headteachers usually have a teaching experience and have often spent time in a senior leadership role within a school.
They may progress to managing an MAT or working in an advisory role.
