Early Years Educator Apprentice

Rainbow Nursery; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare facility in Spennymoor is seeking individuals passionate about working with children aged 9 months to 7 years. The role includes supporting education through play, providing personal care, and ensuring the wellbeing of children. Applicants should possess required GCSEs in English and Maths, as well as essential skills like communication and teamwork. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated Early Years team and make a positive impact on children's lives.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths are required.
• Relevant qualifications and experience in childcare.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 9 months to 7 years.
• Assist with planning and running activities.
• Support children's education and development through play.
• Ensure emotional and physical wellbeing of children.
• Develop positive relationships with children and colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Presentation skills

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non-judgemental approach

Patience

Education

GCSE English (grade 9-4 / A-C / Level 2)

GCSE Maths (grade 9-4 / A-C / Level 2)

Relevant qualifications and industry experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 9 months to 7 years.
• Assist room leads with planning and running activities.
• Support children's education and development, understanding learning through play.
• Support key children, conduct observations and record them on the online platform.
• Receive training in safeguarding, health and safety, and first aid.
• Provide personal care for children, including nappy changes.
• Recognise when a child or colleague is at risk of abuse and act in line with safeguarding policy.
• Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children (food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, emergencies).
• Apply risk assessment and risk‑management principles in documentation and practice.
• Teach children skills to manage risk and maintain safety.
• Use a range of communication methods, including technology, to meet children's needs.
• Develop and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with other professionals.
• Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
• Apply attachment theories to develop effective relationships with children.
• Advocate for children requiring SEND or EAL support.
• Promote and facilitate children's social interactions and relationships.
• Support children to develop a positive sense of identity and culture.
• Help children understand and respond to emotions and make considered choices about behaviours.
• Assess the environment to ensure child‑centred experiences aligned with the curriculum.
• Create inclusive, child‑centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving indoor and outdoor environments.
• Create a supportive emotional environment that enables children to feel safe, secure, respected and experienced wellbeing.
• Apply strategies that support children in managing change, transition and significant events.
• Analyse observation evidence to plan holistic individual learning based on children's needs and interests.
• Facilitate and support child‑centred opportunities and experiences in line with the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
• Provide adult‑led opportunities and experiences in line with the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
• Use reflection to develop professionally and personally.

Qualifications

• GCSE English (grade 9‑4 / A‑C / Level 2)
• GCSE Maths (grade 9‑4 / A‑C / Level 2)
• Any other relevant qualifications and industry experience (to be provided).
• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Presentation skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non‑judgemental approach
• Patience

Additional Information

References will be requested ahead of interview; without them the employer will not interview applicants.

Working in a nursery environment can be hard work but very rewarding; you will spend time outdoors in all weathers.

As part of the selection process you will be pre‑interviewed by Bishop Auckland College before your application is sent to the employer.

You may be asked to complete a short work trial as part of your interview with the employer.

Applications are only accepted from those aged 18 years or older.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated Early Years team. We look for individuals with a passion for working with children, a caring nature, and the ability to work in a team.

Rainbow Nursery is a purpose‑built childcare facility providing quality care and pre‑school education for children from birth to five years. Our managing director is a qualified nursery practitioner with many years of experience in nursery settings and fifteen years in the current role.

For more information visit https://www.rainbownurseryspennymoor.com/.