Early Years Apprentice

About the role

Job Title: Early Years Educator 🌟

Are you ready to kickstart a career where you make a real difference in the lives of little ones? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of early childhood education! 🚀

What you'll be doing:

• Delivering Awesome Care & Education: You'll be at the heart of providing top-notch care and learning experiences for very young children. 💖
• Team Player Power: Collaborate with our school team, Wingate Childcare, and other professionals to create engaging play and learning activities. 🤝
• Building Connections: Forge positive relationships with parents and carers, keeping them in the loop about their child's journey and milestones. 🗣️
• Creating a Safe Zone: Design and maintain a secure, stimulating, and safe environment where every child can thrive. 🏠
• Prep & Polish: Help get the learning space ready for the kids and tidy up at the end of each session – because a clean space means a happy learning space! ✨
• Snack Squad & Mealtime Support: Assist children during mealtimes and help prepare healthy snacks and drinks. 🍎
• Creative Curriculum Contribution: Dive into professional discussions, help plan our exciting curriculum, and track the progress of the children you support. 🎨
• Emotional Support Superstar: Aid children in their personal, social, and emotional development, flagging any concerns to the relevant team members. 🤗
• Inclusive Support: Under guidance, assist children with special educational needs and those at risk, ensuring they meet their support plan targets. 🌈
• Progress Tracking: Monitor, assess, and record the development of the children in your care. 📈
• Information Hub: Share vital information about children with colleagues, parents, and external agencies, following school policies. ℹ️
• Independence Champion: Support children with eating, dressing, and hygiene, encouraging them to become self-sufficient. 💪
• Health & Safety First: Administer medications (with agreement and following policy) and provide basic first aid in emergencies. 🩹
• Policy Navigator: Be familiar with and adhere to policies on child protection, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting any concerns. 🛡️
• Duty of Care: Show a commitment to the well-being of all children and staff, ensuring health and safety standards are met. ✅
• Equal Opportunities Advocate: Support diversity and ensure all pupils have equal chances to learn and grow. 🌐
• Team Spirit: Build great relationships with colleagues and work collaboratively to achieve our shared goals. 💯
• Lifelong Learner: Participate in training and development activities to enhance your skills. 🧠
• Zero Discrimination Zone: Promote equal opportunities and challenge any discriminatory behaviour. 🚫
• Confidentiality Keeper: Respect confidentiality within and beyond the school. 🤫
• Fundraising Fan: Be willing to support school fundraising events. 🥳
• Open to Reasonable Requests: Cooperate with reasonable requests from the headteacher. 👍

Join us and be part of something amazing! 🎉

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality care and education for very young children.
• Support children's learning, play activities, and daily routines, including mealtimes and hygiene.
• Prepare and maintain a safe, secure, and stimulating learning environment.
• Establish positive relationships with parents/carers and collaborate effectively with the school team and other professionals.
• Monitor children's progress and development, including those with special educational needs, and adhere to school policies.

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 4), Maths (grade 4))