Apprentice Early Years Educator -twinkle Totz Day Nursery - Ub5 5rg

About the role

Early Years Practitioner ✨

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young children? 🌱 We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and help shape the early years of children aged 0-5. This is your chance to get hands-on with daily care, including feeding, nappy changes, and supporting toileting routines. 🍎🚽

You'll be a vital part of a collaborative team, committed to meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for every child. 🤝 Your creativity will shine as you plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate play opportunities that cater to the EYFS curriculum and the unique needs of each child. 🎨📚

Your top priority will be the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care. 🛡️ You'll also have the rewarding role of being a "key person" to a group of children and their families, building strong, positive relationships and supporting their journey. 💖

We value observation and assessment to track children's learning and development progress. 📊 You'll help create an enabling environment that supports every child's individual growth and potential. 🌟

Building and maintaining positive relationships with parents and carers is essential. 🗣️ You'll also be expected to follow all our policies and procedures, including maintaining strict confidentiality. 🤫

Regular team meetings are a key part of our collaborative approach. 🗓️ Upholding high standards of health, safety, hygiene, and cleanliness at all times is non-negotiable. 🧼⛑️

We believe in continuous professional development, so attending training events and meetings as identified by the setting manager is important for your growth. 📈 You may also liaise with external agencies to provide the best support for our children. 🏘️

We're a dynamic team, so undertaking other duties as deemed necessary by the setting manager is also part of the role. 💪

Ready to embark on this exciting career path? Apply now! 🚀

Key responsibilities

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