Nursery Apprentice

Participate in planning a curriculum that adheres to the nursery philosophy that young children learn best through play (in collaboration with everyone in the team and led by our Early Years Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator) To attend weekly planning meetings in nursery time Help create an environment that nurtures children’s curiosity to question why things happen, to develop the confidence to problem-solve for themselves and in collaboration with their peers and the adults who work with them Identify children who may have additional needs and report your concerns to the manager and lead SENCO to enable them to organise and/or provide appropriate support Respond positively to spontaneous activities led by the children Develop and provide visual aids where required, with support from senior colleagues and/or our Early Years Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator Share knowledge gained with the manager, SENCO, colleagues and parents Attend training courses to enhance your professional development Ensure to the best of your capability that the health and safety of children, staff and parents is maintained at all times, both inside and outside the nursery To read and adhere to nursery policies and, in particular, Child Protection and Safeguarding, SEN, Risk Assessment, Health and Safety To understand the Welfare

Requirements

and have the empathy to nurture the well-being and self-esteem of every child The desire to research any new government initiative that will have an impact on the overall practice of this setting To attend monthly staff meetings