Early Years Educator Apprentice - Meridian in Blaby

As a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice you will assist the Nursery Manager in planning, preparing and participating in activities designed to meet the developmental needs of children in the group.

Responsibilities:

• Regularly observe children to ascertain which activities are best suited to needs of individual children and the group.
• Complete all relevant records that are required by the Early Years Foundation Stage and St George's Nursery.
• Assist the Nursery nurse/officer in planning, preparing, and participating in activities, in the group rooms and outdoors.
• Provide activities to reflect equal opportunity.
• Assist the Nursery nurse/officer in implementing and evaluating the early years foundation stage.
• Provide and maintain a happy, caring and stimulating environment.
• Attend training sessions as required.
• Provide a high standard of hygiene - i.e. a clean, healthy and safe environment at all times for all children in the group, and within the Nursery reporting any concerns to a Senior Manager.
• If required, communicate and consult with parents, in a professional manner, about the day to day needs of children in the group; and know when to encourage the parents to talk to Senior Managers.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents of all children in the group/Nursery.
• Actively participate in all aspects of nursery life.
• Adequately communicate to other staff working different hours on all aspects of the days work with children.
• Actively contribute to discussions within the staff team.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Be familiar with current legislation relating to the profession and the Nursery e.g. The Children Act, Health & Safety, Special Needs, Equal Opportunities, GDPR etc.
• Be familiar with all emergency procedures, such as Fire drills.

Training to be Provided:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours – Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

About Disability Confident:

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

At St. George's Nursery, we've been shaping little lives for over 30 years. Our nurseries are built on a foundation of care, dedication, and passion, which is reflected not only in the children we nurture but also in our incredible team. Many of our staff have been with us for 15 years or more, a testament to the supportive and welcoming environment we pride ourselves on creating. We believe in fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to grow. Join us and become part of a family that's passionate about making a positive difference for children, families, and each other every day.