Apprentice Early Years Educator - Osmotherley Pre-school - Dl6 3bw

About the role

🌟 Early Years Educator - Making a Difference for Little Ones! 🌟

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and creating unforgettable early learning experiences? Join our dynamic team and become a vital part of a child's first adventures in education! We're on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, supporting their journey through crucial developmental stages. 🧸

What You'll Be Doing:

• Being a superhero for our littlest learners, assisting with their daily needs like feeding, nappy changing, and toileting – think of it as leveling up their independence! 🚀
• Collaborating with an amazing team to crush the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring every child thrives. 💯
• Getting creative by planning and delivering awesome, age-appropriate play opportunities that spark curiosity and align with the curriculum and each child's unique spark. ✨
• Championing the safeguarding and welfare of every child, making our setting a safe and nurturing haven. 🛡️
• Becoming a "Key Person" for a group of children and their families, building strong connections and being their go-to support system. 👋
• Observing, assessing, and documenting the incredible learning and development progress of each child – celebrating every milestone! 📈
• Crafting an enabling environment where every unique child feels seen, supported, and inspired to explore their potential. 🏡
• Building awesome, positive relationships with parents and carers, working together as a dream team for the child. 🤝
• Being a pro at following and upholding our setting's policies and procedures, keeping everything running smoothly and ethically. ✅
• Upholding strict confidentiality, ensuring sensitive information is always protected. 🤫
• Joining regular team meetings to brainstorm, share ideas, and grow together. 🧠
• Maintaining top-notch standards of health and safety, hygiene, and cleanliness – a clean space equals a happy space! 🧼
• Taking advantage of exciting training events and meetings to boost your skills and knowledge, as identified by our setting manager. 🎓
• Partnering with external agencies when needed to provide the best possible support for our children. 🌐
• Stepping up to any other duties as needed by the setting manager – flexibility and teamwork are key! 💪

Join us and let's build bright futures together! 🌈

Key responsibilities

• To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs.
• To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities.
• To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care.
• To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress.
• To build and maintain positive relationships with parents / carers.