Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship

Requirements

• Ability to operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in your care, considering individual needs, stages of development, religious and cultural differences.
• Experience in keeping observations and records on key children under the EYFS.
• Ability to work with parents of children with additional needs and other agencies.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexibility within working practices.
• Awareness of the nursery's reputation and ability to uphold its standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for children.
• Support other nursery personnel.
• Implement the daily routine in the base room.
• Keep observations and records on key children as necessary under the EYFS.
• Liaise with and support parents and other family members.
• Participate in activities outside of working hours, such as training and staff meetings.
• Assist with domestic duties, including snack/meal preparation and equipment cleaning.
• Work with the manager and staff team to fulfill the nursery's mission statement, aims, and objectives.
• Record accidents on appropriate forms.
• Be aware of the needs of all children.
• Ensure the secure collection of children.
• Respect the confidentiality of information received.
• Develop your role within the team, especially as a Key Person.
• Ensure mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing.
• Wash and change children as required.
• Provide comfort and warmth to ill children.