Etching Hill Primary Academy are looking for a new Early Years Educator Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Early Years Educator apprenticeship L3 with SENDco.
Join our thriving EYFS team! We offer a supportive environment, inspirational colleagues, wonderful children and high-quality professional development. An exciting opportunity for a passionate, committed and professional Early Years Educator.
As an Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing through play-based and structured activities. You will learn how to create engaging learning environments, support communication and language development, encourage positive behaviour, and help children develop confidence and independence.
Day-Day Responsibilities:
- Support the learning, development and wellbeing of children aged 0–5 through play-based and planned activities in line with the EYFS framework.
- Assist in creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
- Work closely with the nursery team to plan, deliver and evaluate engaging learning experiences that meet children's individual needs and interests.
- Provide additional support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), working alongside the nursery SENCO to help implement individual support strategies and promote inclusion.
- Observe, monitor and record children's progress, contributing to learning journals and sharing observations with colleagues.
- Encourage children's communication, language, social and emotional development through positive interactions and purposeful play.
- Promote children's independence, confidence and self-care skills through daily routines and learning opportunities.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues, maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and nursery policies to help ensure a safe environment for all children.
- Support daily nursery routines, including mealtimes, outdoor play, hygiene practices and transitions throughout the day.
Please be aware the Salary is Pro-Rata, this role is term time only with opportunity to work holiday clubs.
Pay: £13,520.00 per year
Work Location: In person
