Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship at Wellesley Park Explorers

In this role you will work across two rooms and have a group of key children. You will be planning activities for them to support their learning and development, following their routines and creating a positive parent partnership. As an apprentice at our nursery, you will be a valued and active member of our team, learning and growing alongside experienced early years professionals. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards your qualification in early years education. You will be supported in developing the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to become a competent and compassionate early years practitioner. Key Learning Objectives Throughout your apprenticeship, you will work towards understanding how to:

• Provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable environment.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to create an enabling environment where every child can play, develop, and learn.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents and carers to support each child\’s individual needs and development.

Core Responsibilities As you progress in your role, you will gradually take on the responsibilities of a nursery practitioner, including:

• Supervising children during activities and routines, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Reporting any child protection concerns immediately to the nursery manager, following safeguarding procedures.
• Providing high-quality care that promotes children\’s health, emotional security, and overall development.
• Acting as a key person for a small group of children, observing and supporting their learning and development, and reflecting their needs in planning.
• Supporting children with special educational needs, ensuring inclusive and effective learning experiences.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, including developmental progress, observations, and any concerns.
• Communicating regularly with parents and carers about their child\’s interests, progress, and needs.
• Participating in parent/carer meetings to discuss children\’s development and share insights.
• Engaging in regular supervision sessions and contributing to your own performance appraisals.
• Attending team meetings to share ideas, reflect on practice, and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with external agencies and professionals when appropriate to support children\’s development.
• Attending training sessions, conferences, and meetings as identified by the nursery manager to stay informed about best practices and current guidance.
• Upholding the nursery\’s policies, including confidentiality and safeguarding, at all times.
• Following the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and contributing to its implementation.

Daily Operational Duties In addition to your learning and care responsibilities, you will also support the day-to-day running of the nursery by:

• Assisting with setting up the learning environment at the start of each session and helping to tidy and clean at the end.
• Sharing training insights and ideas with the wider team to support collective development.
• Checking and maintaining first aid supplies for both staff and children, reporting any items that need replenishing.
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties as requested by the nursery manager to support the smooth operation of the setting.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about working with young children and eager to begin a rewarding career in early years education. You will be supported every step of the way as you develop the skills and experience needed to thrive in this vital and fulfilling profession.