Early Years Apprentice

Duties and Responsibilities

• To contribute to the delivery of high-quality care and education


• Work as part of the school team, but also in partnership with Wingate Childcare team and other professionals to provide effective support with learning and play activities for very young children


• To establish positive relationships with parents/carers, keeping them updated with their child’s progress and development


• Plan and provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment that is appropriate for very young children, enabling them to access the provision safely


• To participate in the daily preparation of the learning environment before the children arrive and tidying up at the end of the session/day


• To support children during mealtimes if necessary, and participate in the daily preparation of snacks and drinks


• To participate in professional discussion and meetings with other staff and contribute to the planning and delivery of our creative curriculum, including the monitoring and assessment of the few children in your care


• Support children in their personal, social and emotional development, reporting problems or concerns to the teacher or senior early years educator as appropriate


• Under the guidance of the SENCO/DSL and or teacher, understand and support children with special educational needs including those at risk, in meeting any targets outlined in their support plans


• Under the guidance of a teacher or senior early years educator, monitor, assess and record the progress of the children in your care


• Share information about children with other staff, parents / carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate and in line with school policies and procedures


• Support children with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence


• Administer medications subject to agreement and in line with school policy


• Provide basic first aid, if appropriate, ensuring timely referral to health service in emergency situations

Support for the School

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection/safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person


• Show a duty of care to all children and staff and take appropriate action to comply with health and safety requirements at all times


• Be aware of and support difference and ensure that all pupils have access to opportunities to learn and develop


• Contribute to the overall ethos, philosophy and values of the school


• Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team


• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required


• Demonstrate and promote commitment to equal opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory


• To respect confidentiality within and outside of the school


• Show a willingness to join in with school fundraising events – sometimes beyond the working day


• Willing to cooperate with anything deemed reasonable asked of you by the headteacher