Early Years Educator Apprentice

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals, placing the child at the heart of everything you do. You must be committed to making every day, a good day, playing with and educating children under 5. There are various positions available as this is a new setting based at the Headingly Train Station.

We follow the EYFS and Birth to 5 Matters documents, we have structured adult lead activities alongside child-lead and child initiated play and learning styles. We have outdoor areas which link and extend the learning across all 7 areas of the curriculum.

• Plan and carry out child initiated and adult led play activities supporting children’s individual needs and interests
• Provide play activities which encourage and promote children’s numeracy, literacy and language development Undertake the role of the key person to help children feel safe, secure and valued
• Carries out observations and use these effectively to understand the changing needs of their individual key children and plan for the interests in line with the early years foundation stage Carry out care routines such as nappy changing, toileting, hand washing and feeding routines with care, respect and compassion
• Work in partnership with other professionals, parents, colleagues and children to meet the individual needs of children Ensure the welfare, well-being and safety of children is promoted and report safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge

We need educators to bring enthusiasm, ideas and initiative to the room and to the lives of the little ones who come to us.

Salary is based on experience.