Apprentice Early Years Educator

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Early Years Educator (Apprentice) to join our team and support the delivery of high-quality provision for young children. The successful candidate will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive and develop in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

This hands-on role involves planning and delivering engaging play-based learning activities, observing and assessing children’s progress, and adapting provision to meet individual needs, including those with SEND. The post holder will act as a key person, building strong relationships with children and their families, and working collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to support children’s well-being and development.

We are looking for someone with strong communication and teamwork skills, a genuine interest in child development, and a commitment to providing excellent care and education. While prior experience is desirable, no formal qualifications are required for this apprenticeship, making it an ideal opportunity to begin a career in early years education.
 

Key Responsibilities:

Provide High-Quality Care: Ensure that children are safe, healthy, and happy in a nurturing environment. This includes following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements for learning and development.

Plan and Deliver Activities: Design and implement engaging educational programs and play activities that promote children's learning and development, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.

Observation and Assessment: Use the observation, assessment, and planning cycle to track children's progress and adapt activities to meet their individual needs.

Key Person Role: Act as a key person for assigned children, building strong relationships with them and their families to support their learning and development.

Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to support children's development and well-being, including liaising with health visitors and social workers when necessary.

Health and Safety: Maintain a safe and secure environment by adhering to health and safety standards.

Skills and Qualifications Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues.

Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a team to create a positive learning environment. Understanding of Child Development: Knowledge of child development principles and the EYFS framework.

Previous experience working with children, either in a voluntary or paid capacity.

GCSEs in English and maths at Grade 4 (C) or above are desirable.