Nursery Educator Apprentice

Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them achieve their full potential? We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our school as an apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience within a school setting.

You will support teaching and learning across the school, working with individual pupils, small groups and whole classes. The role provides valuable experience of working with children of different abilities and backgrounds, helping them to access the curriculum and make progress.

You will also develop an understanding of safeguarding, child development, classroom management and supporting children with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the planning and delivery of learning activities.
• Assist pupils to engage with lessons and achieve their learning objectives.
• Provide support to individual pupils and small groups, including those with additional learning needs.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Observe and record pupil progress, feeding back to teaching staff where appropriate.
• Promote children's wellbeing, independence and confidence.
• Support behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.
• Assist with preparing learning resources and classroom displays.
• Supervise pupils during classroom activities and other aspects of the school day.
• Work effectively with teachers, support staff, parents/carers and external agencies where required.
• Attend training, supervision sessions, team meetings and apprenticeship workshops.

Safeguarding and Welfare

The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and child welfare. You will follow all school policies and procedures, ensuring children's safety and wellbeing remains at the centre of your work. Any concerns relating to a child's welfare must be reported immediately through the appropriate safeguarding procedures.