Early Years Educator Apprentice

Butterfield Preschool is seeking an apprentice to provide support in their nursery. The apprentice will assist in the development of all students, support the aims and objectives of the setting, and help ensure all children are cared for correctly and that the nursery's mission statement is adhered to.

Responsibilities

• Working under the Nursery Manager and Deputy, responsible for the daily running of the nursery.
• Adhering to the Policies & Procedures of Ofsted, ensuring compliance with the Children Act, Health and Safety legislation, safeguarding requirements, all within the requirements and guidelines laid down in the Early Years National Standards.
• Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in the nursery.
• Supervising students, recognizing own training needs, monitoring training, and developing teamwork.
• Supporting and liaising with the Manager & Deputy on a daily basis.
• Supporting children with additional needs on a 1:1 basis during set times.
• Care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional, and intellectual needs.
• Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere. This planning is to meet the needs of the children and in accordance with the Early Years foundation stage.
• Ensuring that key worker responsibilities and notes are kept accurate and up to date.
• Ensuring that the preparation, care, cleanliness, and maintenance of the nursery playrooms, kitchen, and equipment are carried out according to the Policies & Procedures, cleaning rota, and risk assessments.
• Liaising with parents and ensuring effective communication within the nursery.
• Ensuring that at all times only designated staff administer medication as recorded in the risk assessments and as displayed in the Operational Plan.
• Keeping and monitoring accident, incident, and risk assessment records.
• Attendance at staff meetings at times appointed by the Nursery Manager.
• Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural, or linguistic background; in particular, challenging situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.
• Assisting the Manager and participating in arranging regular parents' evenings, publicity, open weekends, and children's outings and ensuring effective marketing.
• Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, and proprietor.