Early Years Educator Apprentice

About the role

🚀 Join Our Awesome Team! 🚀

Ready to make a real difference in the lives of little ones? We're on the hunt for energetic and passionate individuals who put kids first! Our brand-new learning hub, conveniently located at Headingley Train Station, has multiple openings for dedicated individuals ready to create positive and enriching days for children under 5. 🌟

We're all about fun and learning, following the EYFS and Birth to 5 Matters frameworks. Expect a cool mix of awesome adult-led activities and exciting child-led play. Our outdoor spaces are designed to spark curiosity and learning across the board! 🌳☀️

What You'll Be Doing:

• Planning and running engaging activities that are totally personalized for each child. 🎨
• Boosting literacy, numeracy, and language skills in fun ways. 📚🗣️
• Being a "key person" – helping every child feel super safe, valued, and understood. 🤗
• Observing and documenting children's progress.
• Handling care routines with kindness and empathy. ❤️
• Teaming up with parents, colleagues, and other pros to support each child's journey. 🤝
• Helping kids navigate big transitions smoothly.
• Keeping safeguarding and equality at the top of our list. ✅

We're looking for educators who bring serious energy, creativity, and initiative to our space and to the children's lives! ✨

Salary is competitive and depends on your experience. 💰

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to each child’s interests and developmental needs.
• Promote literacy, numeracy, and language skills.
• Act as a key person to help children feel safe and valued.
• Carry out observations and manage care routines with compassion.
• Work closely with parents, colleagues, and professionals to support child well-being, ensuring safeguarding and equality.