Early Years Educator Apprentice

Working under the Nursery Manager and Deputy and be responsible for the daily running of the nursery, adhering to the Policies & Procedures of Ofsted, ensuring compliance with the Children Act, Health and Safety legislation, safeguarding requirements all within the requirements and guidelines laid down in the Early Years National Standards.

• Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in the nursery.


• Supervising students, recognising own training needs, monitoring training and developing teamwork.


• Supporting and liaising with the Manager & Deputy on a daily basis.


• Supporting children with additional needs on a 1:1 basis during set times.


• Care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.


• Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere. This planning is to meet the needs of the children and in accordance to the Early Years foundation stage.


• To ensure key worker responsibilities and notes are kept accurate and up to date.


• Ensuring that the preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the nursery playrooms, kitchen and equipment are carried out according to the Policies & Procedures, cleaning rota and risk assessments.


• Liaising with parents and ensuring effective communication within the nursery.


• Ensuring that at all times only designated staff administer medication as recorded in the risk assessments and as displayed in the Operational Plan.


• Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.


• Attendance at staff meetings at times appointed by the Nursery Manager.


• Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background: in particular, challenging situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.


• Assisting the Manager and participating in arranging regular parents' evenings, publicity, open weekends and children's outings and ensuring effective marketing.


• Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager and proprietor.