Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Apprentice

Safeguarding:

Share responsibility with nursery staff for all children’s safety and wellbeing Actively promote and safeguard the welfare of all children in their care Ensure staff follow Child Protection procedures effectively Remain vigilant regarding the Whistleblowing, Acceptable Use, and Intimate Care Policies

Child Care & Education:

Build strong, supportive relationships with children Provide high‑quality physical, emotional, social and educational care Work in close partnership with parents, carers and families; delivering exceptional customer care Support children to settle in and establish secure routines Foster emotional security and positive attachments Encourage curiosity and exploration through well‑scaffolded play Maintain excellent care standards to ensure children are happy and thriving Demonstrate inclusive practice and support children with additional needs Ensure children receive healthy, nutritious meals in collaboration with the cook Build strong professional links with King’s College Prep and external agencies

Planning & Assessment:

Contribute to planning, development, monitoring and evaluation as directed by the Nursery Manager/Deputy/Room Leader Plan engaging EYFS‑appropriate indoor and outdoor learning experiences Observe learning, gather evidence and report progress using the nursery’s online system Maintain accurate, effective children’s records

Compliance; Health & Safety

Share responsibility for maintaining health, safety and cleanliness across the nursery Uphold children’s cleanliness in line with the Intimate Care Policy Follow all Health and Safety procedures consistently Understand all emergency and security processes (e.g., fire, security, drop‑off/collection) Maintain excellent hygiene in bedding, nappy‑changing and food‑prep areas Comply with the EYFS statutory framework and relevant legislation (Children Act 1989 & 2004)

Communication

Communicate professionally with parents/carers and build positive relationships Listen to and consider information shared by families about their child Provide daily and developmental feedback verbally, in writing or via nursery software

Professional Development:

Complete all elements of the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship, including:

Off-the-job training Coursework and portfolio building Observations and assessments Take responsibility for own learning and development, seeking feedback and acting on it

Staff

Contribute to a strong, effective staff team. Carry out additional tasks as reasonably requested by line management

General

Attend staff meetings Participate in Inset training Attend and assist with out‑of‑hours activities such as training, planning meetings and events Maintain a high standard of timekeeping and personal presentation

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, candidates become qualified and may pursue career advancement opportunities such as full-time employment and senior practitioner positions

Employer Description:

This is a school alive with energy, warmth, and laughter. Here, children are free to explore, discover, and develop into their best selves, supported by expert teaching and exceptional pastoral care.

Working Hours :
40 hours per week, including study time. This is an all year-round role.

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience,Cheerful,Caring,Eager to learn,Great with children,Team player