Apprentice Early Years Educator - Early Learners Centre, London, E10 6QT

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children and learn how to do this To carry out the policies, procedures and ethos of the setting, to promote positive values and attitudes, ensuring these are being carried out throughout the setting To demonstrate and then ensure that they are responsible for the needs of all children in their designated room, following systems to ensure consistent, high-quality care To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately - in accordance with safeguarding or whistleblowing policies To learn and then ensure that they can use resources effectively, maintaining ratios in their room To learn how to reflect on their practice and routines, tailoring them to meet the individual needs of each child throughout the day for their key children To learn how to plan and ensure that there is a provision of a stimulating range of developmentally appropriate activities and ensuring their room is well-resourced and creatively set-up To learn how to and then carry out observations and the assessment of children’s learning and development, ensuring records are kept up-to-date, are of a high standard and are shared effectively – includes Individual Education Plans for children with Special Educational Needs To develop genuine bonds with their key children and support their team’s key person system responsibilities, when this skill has been learnt To work in partnership with all parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication and involvement in nursery life whist remaining professional at all times and maintaining confidentiality Having a mentor to show them what this looks like in practice before they are left to do this on a one to one with families and children

Training Outcome:

For the successful candidate, there is the opportunity of ongoing employment and further progression.

Employer Description:
The preschool operates Monday through Friday from 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM during term time, offering both part-time and full-time sessions. It has a capacity of 34 places and employs a team of qualified staff to deliver a robust early years curriculum. The preschool emphasizes inclusivity, providing tailored support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Staff are trained in safeguarding and first aid, ensuring children’s safety and well-being. Parents appreciate the effective communication about their children’s progress through interactive tools and regular updates. Key strengths of the setting include nurturing children's social, emotional, and physical development while promoting readiness for primary school. Activities encourage creativity, early reading, and mathematical skills, although recent reports suggest areas for improvement, such as refining group activities to better maintain younger children’s attention. The preschool provides government-funded places for eligible children aged 2, 3, and 4, and even extends this funding under certain conditions

Working Hours :
The setting is open Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm Term Time only and the successful candidate will work 37.5 hours between those times- TBC

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience