Our client based in Eastbourne is looking to recruit an Early Years Practitioner Apprentice to join their growing team.

Responsibilities

• Participate within the staff team to create a stimulating, caring environment for the children.
• Plan, prepare, implement, and participate in activities that promote the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of the children in the Nursery, ensuring that activities are consistent with the Nursery Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Regularly observe the children to ascertain which activities are best suited to the needs of the individual and the group, ensuring that all activities develop each child to his/her fullest potential.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment always exists and be familiar with all emergency and safety procedures.
• Communicate and consult with parents about the day-to-day needs of the children and encourage parent involvement.
• Assist with keeping the register when necessary.
• Support, liaise, and communicate with all staff members in order to foster a team approach to the running of the Nursery, including attending staff meetings.
• Consult with staff working different hours so that all may be familiar with all aspects of the day’s work.
• Be responsible for own key worker group (not bank staff)
• Provide coverage in times of emergency and staff absence
• Perform any other duties as required within the post
• All to be fulfilled in accordance with relevant Nursery Polices including Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities.

Desired skills

• Self-reflection skills
• Being organised with time to make most use of quieter periods in the day to complete Observations of children
• You must have good communication skills and be able to work well within a team
• You will need the skill to adapt to the different areas in the nursery
• The candidate will use their own initiative in giving ideas, supporting different activities and interacting with the children, with full supervision and encouragement provided

Personal qualities

• Genuine enthusiasm to work with young children.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Motivated
• Enthusiastic
• Have a positive attitude

Desired qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths – minimum grade 4 / C (or equivalent)

Prospects

• Potential to progress onto the Early Years Educator Advanced apprenticeship