Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Job Purpose

The post holder, under the direction and indirect supervision of the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager, assists in the provision of a fun, welcoming and stimulating environment, assisting in the development in all aspects of childcare and education. They are responsible for participating in the delivery of planned programmes of care which are designed to meet the needs of each individual child.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To make themselves aware of the settings policy and procedures and agree to abide by them at all times


• Under supervision, assist in the planning and implementation of care to meet the needs of individual children in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage


• Participate in the development of high quality care, ensuring the needs of individual children are met. This includes ensuring that each child exercises their rights of choice, dignity and privacy


• To work with colleagues to provide a variety of development/age appropriate experiences so children are given the opportunity to develop physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills


• To record any accidents appropriately


• To manage children’s behaviour in accordance to policy’s and procedures


• To be aware of all forms of abuse and the correct procedure to follow should there be any concern


• To help children express their imagination and creativity


• To care for all aspects of children’s personal hygiene


• To care and promote the development of babies


• To work with parent’s/carers in order to provide the best care for their children


• To promote positive images of people at all times


• To carryout any training needs identified