Nursery Apprentice

• Support the delivery of age-appropriate activities that promote children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Assist in creating a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment for all children
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues
• Observe children’s progress and contribute to developmental records and learning journals
• Share relevant information with parents and carers regarding children’s achievements, wellbeing, routines, and daily activities
• Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development through play and planned activities
• Assist with personal care routines, including nappy changing, toileting, handwashing, dressing, and promoting good hygiene practices while maintaining children’s dignity and privacy
• Help children develop independence and self-care skills appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Assist with meal and snack times, including preparing eating areas, encouraging healthy eating, supporting children who require help with feeding, and ensuring food hygiene procedures are followed
• Ensure children’s dietary requirements, allergies, and individual needs are adhered to at all times
• Promote positive behaviour and support children in developing confidence, respect, and social skills
• Follow all safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate records, including accidents, incidents, medication, care routines, and observations where required
• Help maintain a clean, tidy, and organised nursery environment, including preparing resources and equipment
• Work as part of a team and support colleagues in delivering high-quality childcare
• Adhere to all relevant legislation, including safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health and safety requirements

Training

• Training will take place at the setting with allocated time to work towards your qualification

After the apprenticeship

• Full time position with career development encouraged

Things to consider

• Able to pass enhanced DBS