Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

Assist in planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

• Support children's learning through play and everyday experiences.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children.
• Support children with personal care routines, including feeding, nappy changing, toileting, and promoting independence.
• Assist with meal and snack times safely; encouraging good hygiene and healthy eating habits.
• Observe, monitor, and record children's progress and achievements under the guidance of experienced practitioners.
• Support children's emotional wellbeing, social development, and positive behaviour.
• Build positive and professional relationships with children, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
• Contribute to the preparation, organisation, and tidying of learning environments and resources.
• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, hygiene, and nursery procedures.
• Attend training sessions, complete coursework, and meet the requirements of the apprenticeship programme.
• Participate in staff meetings, training days, and nursery events.
• Uphold the nursery's values, policies, and commitment to providing high-quality childcare.

Other Expectations.

• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism and high standards of conduct at all times.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Be proactive in seeking support, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Work positively and effectively as part of the nursery team.
• Contribute to a caring, inclusive, and respectful environment for children, families and colleagues.
• Complete all mandatory training required for the role.
• Follow nursery policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding, data protection, health and safety, equality and inclusion.
• Represent the nursery positively both within and outside working hours.
• Undertake reasonable additional duties, including cleaning tasks and supporting special events, as required.