As an Early Years Educator Apprentice at Crown Kindergartens, you will be working towards the Early Year Educator Level 3 apprenticeship over the duration of 18 months, alongside your daily roles and responsibilities.

Your daily roles and responsibilities will include;

- Ensuring that the physical, emotional and educational needs of the children are met following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

- To follow instructions and assist the Key Person responsible for the smooth running of the group

- To follow our SEN policy and to include SEN and EAL when planning activities alongside the key person

- Communication of messages in a professional and confidential manner

- To follow cleaning/garden rotas as directed by Key Person/Manager

- To record child development records alongside Key Person

- Risk assessment - to inform the relevant key person on the condition of any equipment in need of repair and any areas of concern

- To maintain high professional standards of hygiene, ensuring that children are given appropriate guidance for washing, toileting, feeding and dressing

- To promote children's self-esteem through self-help skills

- To familiarise yourself with all nursery policies/procedures and abide by them

- To work alongside other staff members offering support when necessary

- To attend regular staff meetings (outside nursery hours if necessary)

- To attend regular training days

- To undertake any work which is necessary for the care of the children, and/or the smooth running of the nursery, maintaining high standards, and which can reasonably be expected to be within your capability

- soothe children to sleep.

- To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children

- To care for children in your designated area, following instructions and policies to ensure consistent, high-quality care

- To be reliable and punctual, maintaining staffing ratios always

- To attend reasonable out-of-working-hours activities, including training, staff meetings, parent's evenings

- This job description is intended to give you an indication of the main duties but is not meant to be an exhaustive list.

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