Early Years Educator Apprentice

• Support the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
• To create a welcoming and inclusive environment, foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, and liaise with appropriate external agencies
• Work with teachers and teams to differentiate teaching resources, materials and delivery
• Participate in planning, implementing and evaluating learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher and children on their progress, next steps and behaviour
• Support the teaching by monitoring, assessing, and recording pupils' progress and next steps
• Assist in the creation, development and review of individual pupil development plans (such as Education and Health Care Plans (ECHP))
• Support students in developing and implementing their own personal and social development
• Assist the children with their physical care routines, whilst encouraging their independence, e.g. changing nappies, eating, dressing, washing hands, etc
• Participate in staff, team and planning meetings

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A*-C / 9-4, including English and Maths
• Enthusiastic, and have a genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, committed, and punctual
• Professional, organised, and attention to detail

Previous experience working with children is desirable, but not essential

• Early Years Educator (Level 3) qualification
• Access to 90+ CPD online courses
• Blended on/off-the-job training