Early Years Apprentice

Key Responsibilities:

• Help plan safe, fun activities that follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and suit each child’s interests and needs.
• Create a calm, cosy space (Hygge) for children to learn and play indoors and outdoors.
• Watch how children play and learn, and help plan their next steps.
• Keep records correct, up to date and private. Finish paperwork on time and pass it to Room Leaders to share with families when needed.
• Keep the nursery safe, clean and tidy. Put equipment away safely and report concerns straight away.
• Follow nursery rules and legal requirements for child safety, privacy, health, personal care and food hygiene.
• Help every child feel included. Set a good example and support their feelings and behaviour, following nursery rules and considering their experiences.
• Adapt activities and help children with additional needs take part in all areas of learning and play.
• Work well with colleagues, families, visiting professionals, other organisations, visitors and students.
• Be a key worker and help with daily care, including nappies, toileting and lifting or holding children. The role includes bending, kneeling and crouching.

Training

• Early Years Practitioner / Early Years Educator.
• Functional Skills, if required.

After the apprenticeship

**Future Prospects** - A permanent position may be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. - Opportunities to continue learning and developing within the company. - Potential progression onto a T Level or Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.

Things to consider

A DBS check is required. The role is term-time only. Applicants must be physically fit and able to meet the physical demands of the role. Please check your commute time to ensure you can travel to and from work reliably on a long-term basis.