Early years Trainee Apprentice

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily routines and activities under guidance of qualified staff, creating a safe, engaging environment


• Assist with care routines, observe development, and communicate professionally with colleagues


• Be a positive role model and remain responsive to children’s needs


• Contribute to the company’s vision by fostering respect, reflection, and psychological safety


• Take accountability for your own behaviour, remain open to feedback and collaboration, and act professionally in line with this job description’s expectations

Early Years:

• Interacts with children, using appropriate language and open body language


• Provides a friendly, caring and relaxing environment in-order to encourage confidence, independence and help children to learn


• Assists in maintaining a safe, clean and tidy nursery, ensures daily routines are adhered to


• Assist in the completion of key person children’s development records where required


• Adheres to all policies and procedures in relation to the safeguarding of children. Reports any concerns about children to the room leader, mentor or Safeguarding Officer

General:

• Ensures that operational procedures are fully understood and consistently followed


• Communicates effectively with parents and visitors where appropriate


• Appropriately consoles children if they become upset, applying appropriate positive behaviour intervention techniques


• Actively contributes as part of the team, attending team meetings and activities

Self-Management:

• Studies a recognised early years qualification within one of the Bright Little Stars authorised apprenticeship paths and is wholly committed to the training programme


• Is mindful of personal safety and safety of colleagues


• Acts professionally, follows all employee guidance as set out in the Trainee Apprenticeship Handbook


• Attends training courses to further personal development and meet statutory guidelines

Essential to role:

• Good verbal and written communication skills


• Empathetic, caring and friendly


• Enthusiastic, positive attitude. Committed to providing excellent care and education


• Ability to work as part of a team


• Is keen to learn and complete all course deadlines as requested

Desirable to role:

• Experience of working with children under the age of 5 years old