Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

The post holder will work under the overall supervision of the Early Years Lead and Nursery Teacher in delivering the early years phase, working with individuals and groups assisting in the provision of care, safety and welfare of children in the Nursery.

The post holder will positively contribute to the provision of:

• Active involvement in the day-to-day management of the nursery learning environment.


• Observation and recording to monitor individual children’s progress against developmental milestones.


• The post holder will be a professional and positive role model when interacting with children, parents/carers and adults from other agencies.

Responsibilities and Main Duties:

• Contribute to curriculum planning and evaluation and assist in delivery.


• Record and implement agreed planning.


• Undertake learning experiences for children adjusting them according to children’s responses.


• Contribute to assessment through observation and recording.


• Promote inclusion and the acceptance of all children in the environment, encouraging them to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage in all activities.


• Contribute to the overall aims and ethos of The Little Griffin Nursery.


• Contribute to supporting children’s emotional wellbeing, ‘noticing’ change and sharing the information with colleagues.


• Understand and comply with policy and procedures relating to child protection and health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to the appropriate person.


• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships.


• Liaise effectively with parents/carers, participating in feedback sessions and parent meetings.


• Understand and adhere to all of our policies, recognising how they relate to national and local frameworks and policies.

Learning and Teaching:

• Be actively involved in the day-to-day organisation of the Nursery learning environment, including outdoor.


• Lead a group of children for short sessions


• Assist and support the development of individual children by ‘being beside’ them in learning experiences.


• Through observation of children’s learning, record individual ‘learning stories’ and significant moments.


• Compile ‘learning journeys’ for each child documenting their success and progress.


• Contribute to and follow planning for children in the Nursery, following meetings and evaluations.

Working with Children:

• Foster the development of language and literacy through speech, stories and rhymes.


• Assist in the development of communication skills via role play and other shared experiences, building upon what children know.


• Establish productive relationships, acting as a role model and always having the highest expectations.


• Assist young children with personal care, including self-care and toileting skills.


• Promote personal, social and emotional development of children and the development of high self-esteem.


• Support children consistently, while recognising and responding to individual needs.


• Monitor and provide for the general care, safety and welfare of children, including tasks connected with social education of children.