Apprentice early years educator

Responsibilities To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children To plan, provide and support age‑appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care To be a key person to an allocated number of children and their families To observe, assess and record children's learning and development progress Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers To adhere to and follow the setting's policies and procedures To ensure confidentiality is adhered to at all times To attend regular team meetings To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the setting manager for training requirements To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the setting manager, recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies) Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years Advocate for all children's needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support Promote and facilitate children's interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child‑centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements Create inclusive, child‑centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child's voice Apply strategies that support children's ability to manage change, transition, and significant events Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child's needs and interests Facilitate and support child‑centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy Provide adult‑led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally School Overview Holmewood House is a co‑educational, non‑selective school for boys and girls aged 3‑13 years, situated in 32 acres of glorious grounds in Tunbridge Wells. Holmewood House provides a broad, well‑balanced curriculum with outstanding teachers in what is very much a family school where the positive relationships between the teachers and children allows staff to get to know and understand the individual needs of each and every child. They foster their talents and nurture their growth through a challenging and exciting curriculum. The school wholeheartedly believes that emotional and social well‑being, self‑esteem, happiness and confidence are of prime importance and are in themselves inextricably linked to academic progress. Staff are excited by the curiosity and thirst for learning that each child, regardless of their ability, naturally displays. They work hard to allow each child to ask why, to query and to have the time to develop their thoughts into fresh discoveries and innovations and, in doing so, overcome the challenges faced. The end result is the celebration of learning – a reward in its own right The wonderful environment and outstanding facilities provide a strong framework upon which the ethos of 'allowing children to be children' can be achieved. Childhood is full of exciting new experiences which, parents and teachers relive, through the eyes and laughter of the children. The relationship between home and school is of fundamental importance in ensuring every child is surrounded by the love, care and guidance which they require as they make their way through their educational journey. In short, the partnership allows the children to enjoy the most important journey of all: childhood. Qualifications and Requirements Apprentice early years educator required at Holmewood Nursery. We are looking for someone with a love of working with children, where you will gain the Level 3 qualification. You must have previous experience of working with children and ideally have the Childcare Level 2 qualification. Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required) End‑Point Assessment (EPA) Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) – apprentices must successfully complete the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF), GCSE in Maths & English (grade 4 and above); share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Team working Non‑judgemental Patience £15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices. Training course: Early years educator (level 3). Hours: Monday – Friday. Shifts to be confirmed – 40 hours a week. Start date: Monday 5 January 2026. Duration: 1 year 4 months. #J-18808-Ljbffr