Early Years Apprentice (Childminder Assistant)

• Plan, support, and participate in play-based activities that promote children’s learning and development.


• Encourage, listen to and support children during play and daily activities.


• Assist children with personal care needs, including toileting, nappy changing, dressing and mealtimes.


• Accompany children on outings and planned trips with the registered childminder.


• Ensure children’s safety at all times and follow safeguarding policies and procedures, raising concerns appropriately.


• Comply with all setting policies, procedures and Ofsted requirements.


• Maintain a safe, clean and age-appropriate environment by following health, safety and infection control procedures.


• Follow emergency and accident procedures; complete First Aid training as required.


• Complete and maintain accurate records and paperwork, including accident reports, attendance and cleaning records.


• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, the registered childminder and external professionals.


• Communicate effectively with the registered childminder, following instructions and reporting concerns promptly, including whistleblowing where necessary.


• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding children, families and the setting at all times.


• Complete required induction, training and ongoing professional development in line with regulatory requirements.


• Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the children and the childminder.


• Candidates Must have some experience with children


• Candidates Must have GCSE or Equivalent 

  We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.