Early Years Educator Apprentice

Professional Conduct & Presentation
Follow the organisation’s dress code as outlined in the staff handbook.
Maintain a polite, professional approach during all parent handovers.
Act as a positive role model for children, colleagues, students, volunteers, and visitors.
Build open, respectful, and supportive relationships with all staff members.
Childcare & Learning Responsibilities
Provide a consistently high standard of childcare in line with Development Matters and Montessori philosophy.
Develop strong knowledge of child development for your age group and continue researching new practices.
Get to know all children in your room and across the setting, supporting their individual needs.
Support children during settling-in sessions and ensure first-day packs are sent out.
Carry out focused learning daily where appropriate (phonics, numeracy, workbooks).
Create an environment that supports individual childcare needs and promotes a healthy lifestyle, including daily teeth brushing.
Observe all children regularly across the seven areas of learning.
Ensure behaviour management follows the behaviour policy consistently.
Planning, Activities & Room Environment
Take an active role in planning, potential planning, and setting up engaging activities.
Regularly contribute to the planning book and ensure it is kept up to date.
Research new ideas and activities to enhance the room’s provision.
Work with the Management Team to fulfil the learning intentions of The Montessori People Ltd.
Help create and deliver room learning intentions and maintain awareness of intentions across the setting.
Display children’s work and room displays in line with brand guidelines, ensuring they are high quality, regularly updated, and well presented.
Provide the Nursery Manager with suitable photographs daily or weekly for social media.
Health, Safety & Safeguarding
Ensure the welfare and safety of all children at all times.
Maintain full knowledge of safeguarding procedures and follow required steps without exception.
Complete risk assessments for your room when needed.
Ensure hygiene and cleanliness standards are consistently high, including responsibility for daily cleaning charts, resources, and furniture.
Ensure laundry tasks are completed regularly and the laundry area is maintained.
Follow all nappy changing, toileting routines, and related charts accurately.
Prepare snacks and refreshments while adhering to dietary requirements.
Administer first aid when required and complete all associated paperwork promptly.
Policies, Procedures & Quality Assurance
Maintain in-depth knowledge of company policies and procedures and ensure they are implemented consistently.
Participate in any quality assurance schemes identified as appropriate by The Montessori People Ltd.
Ensure all necessary records are kept up to date, including daily diaries and registers.
Provide weekly feedback to the kitchen team using the meals feedback form.
Teamwork, Communication & Leadership
Act as a mentor for junior staff, offering guidance, support, and positive leadership.
Attend meetings to discuss ideas, issues, concerns, and to support colleagues.
Work collaboratively with Room Leaders across all settings to maintain consistent company standards and branding.
Bring any issues or concerns to the Room Leader or Nursery Manager promptly.
Communicate effectively with all staff, parents, guardians, carers, students, and volunteers.
Manage room ratios effectively and complete ratio sheets accurately.
Professional Development
Actively participate in training programmes and attend professional development activities as appropriate.
Continue researching new ideas, practices, and approaches relevant to your age group and Montessori education.

Training Outcome:

Potential to gain employment depending on circumstances of employer and conduct during apprenticeship

Employer Description:

We know that comparing cost, location and premises is an important part of the process but the deciding factor tends to be ‘will my child be safe, happy and encouraged here?’

That’s why we have set out to answer that very question. We believe our compelling offer from our Thornaby-based Nursery School makes choosing this new adventure as easy as possible.

Firstly, we are the largest independent nursery in the north east and the only nursery in the region to be awarded Silver in Investors in People for People and Wellbeing.

We have a caring, dedicated and highly qualified team in each age-related room, driven to meet the developmental goals for that age and to challenge further their skills. Our team embeds confidence, trust and a conscientious nature among our children and have been specially trained to help children appreciate their importance in the wider world. 

Then there’s our space. Our five expansive and well-equipped rooms keep children stimulated, safe and ready to learn – each with direct access to their own amazing garden just waiting to be explored. It’s a fun and friendly environment where we encourage children to care about themselves, others and the world around them.

Next, our proven nursery curriculum with its focus on building independence and self-confidence for all. From the start children are given their own voice and encouraged to ‘have a go’ for themselves. Individuals welcome!

Working Hours :
Various Shifts

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience