Early Years Educator Apprentice

About the role

Early Years Practitioner 🌟

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young learners? We're looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our amazing team! 🙌

What you'll be doing:

• Providing top-notch care, learning experiences, and emotional support for children across our nursery. 🌱
• Helping to create an awesome Early Years environment that's fun, safe, and inspiring. ✨
• Supporting each child's unique journey, encouraging them to be independent, curious, and love learning! 🚀
• Working together with a fantastic team to keep our nursery a welcoming and stimulating place where every child feels valued and heard. 💖

Your awesome responsibilities:

• Care, Learning & Development:
• Helping to plan and deliver exciting activities that are perfect for each age group and get kids excited to explore! 🎨
• Making sure our indoor and outdoor spaces are super safe, stimulating, and ready for adventure. 🌳
• Keeping track of each child's progress with observations and assessments, sharing cool insights with parents. ✍️
• Spotting any extra needs and working with our support team and other pros to help out. 🤝
• Boosting kids' confidence and curiosity through awesome interactions and play. 🤸‍♀️
• Being a "Key Person," building super strong, trusting bonds with children and their families. 🥰
• Making sure daily routines, like meals and personal care, are handled with kindness and consistency. 🍎
• Helping children transition smoothly into and within the nursery, and even to the main school. 🏫

• Relationships & Communication:
• Building genuine connections with children, offering them a secure and loving space. 🤗
• Partnering with parents and carers, sharing updates on their child's day and progress. 🗣️
• Collaborating with colleagues, contributing to a supportive and forward-thinking team that's all about providing the best for our kids. 🌟
• Representing our nursery with pride, always embodying its values and professional standards. 💯

• Safeguarding & Welfare:
• Always putting the children's best interests first. 🥇
• Understanding and following our safeguarding and child protection policies. 🛡️
• Knowing how to spot signs of concern and respond appropriately. 🚨
• Maintaining confidential and trusting relationships with families. 🤫
• Keeping our nursery super clean, organised, and safe according to our procedures. ✅
• Supervising and supporting children during play, mealtimes, and personal care. 👀

• Additional Duties:
• Assisting with minor accidents and ensuring accurate reporting. 🩹
• Attending staff meetings, training sessions, and parents' events. 🗓️
• Helping with general nursery tasks like snack prep and cleaning equipment. 🧼
• Guiding students on placement and contributing to a positive learning vibe for everyone. 🧑‍🏫
• Taking on other reasonable duties as needed by the Nursery Manager or Room Leader. 👍

Who we're looking for:

• Someone warm, approachable, and super committed to nurturing young children. 🥰
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time-management skills. ⏰
• A genuine passion for creating high-quality, child-centred learning experiences. 🔥
• Dedicated to safeguarding, inclusivity, and the well-being of every child. 🌈
• Motivated to grow professionally and contribute to a thriving nursery! 🌱

Join us and be part of something special! ✨

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Supervise and support children during play, meal times, toilet-training, nappy changes and rest periods
• Create an enabling, stimulating and safe indoor and outdoor environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a cohesive, high-quality provision
• Understand and follow the nursery’s safeguarding, child protection and staff behaviour policies