Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship (Level 2 Qualified)

Professional Training Solutions Apprenticeships; Greater London; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Training Solutions Apprenticeships is seeking an Apprentice to work under the Nursery Director and Manager. You will support daily nursery operations, follow established routines, and ensure hygiene and safety standards across the setting.

You will engage with parents to discuss their child’s progress, promote inclusivity, and attend all staff meetings and mandatory training to keep skills up to date.

Qualifications

• Duties include following nursery routines and policies.
• Ensure compliance with Children Act, Health and Safety laws, Data Protection Act, OFSTED and EYFS.
• Maintain hygiene and supervise mealtimes and outdoor areas.
• Communicate with parents and ensure inclusivity and equal opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Nursery Director and Deputy Manager to ensure daily nursery running.
• Follow room routines and nursery procedures.
• Liaise with parents to communicate progress and involve them in the child’s development.
• Attend staff meetings every six weeks and complete training courses.
• Supervise playtimes and mealtimes; maintain hygiene and record keeping.

Job description

Job Description

Apprentice Responsible to — Nursery Director, Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager and Room Leader.

Duties and responsibilities

Working in partnership with the manager and the deputy manager to ensure the daily running Of the nursery.

To follow the routines of the rooms and the nursery.

Adhering to all policies and procedures Of the nursery, ensuring compliance with the Children's Act, Health and Safety Legislation, Data Protection Act and within the guidelines of OFSTED and EYFS.

Liaising with parents ensuring effective communication within the nursery and to involve parents as much as possible in the progress of their child at nursery.

Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background, and in particular challenging situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.

To attend all parents evenings (twice a year) and individual meetings with parents if necessary.

Positive management of children's behaviour.

To be a good role model for other staff members, volunteers and students and to welcome new staff to the nursery.

Supervising the children throughout mealtimes.

To attend all staff meetings every six weeks as arranged by the nursery manager.

To attend all training courses to ensure your skills are kept up to date.

To supervise outside play.

To maintain high standards of hygiene throughout the nursery, following all policies on hygiene and nappy changing and to fill in the appropriate paperwork.

To be responsible for setting up/tidying up outside areas and to carry out daily garden checks. The preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the rooms and equipment.

To familiarise yourself with the fire drill and procedures and the appropriate measures to be taken.