Apprentice Early Years Practitioner Level 2

Responsible to: Senior Management / Headteacher

Experience and Qualifications:

Early Years Practitioner with nursery working experience and relevant qualification as defined in the current guidance

Job Purpose

1            To provide service delivery within the current statutory requirements.

2            To work in partnership and complementary to the Nursery, Reception teacher or lead professional, in order to help meet the aims of the Nursery. The Nursery, Reception Teacher or Lead Professionals are responsible for planning the overall policy and curriculum, and the Early Years Practitioners are given some responsibility for planning part of the programme and are to play a full part in its implementation.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

1      Support for Children

1.1   Share responsibility for  safety, health and welfare of children at all times

1.2   Ensure all children have access to the full curriculum

1.3   Relate well to children

1.4   Guide the development of children’s social behaviour and attitudes

1.5   Frequently supervise children on activities without a teacher present  including outdoor activities

1.6   Observing and assessing children’s development and progress

1.7   Keeping accurate records of observation, assessment and development of children

1.8   Acting as a key worker for a group of children

2         Support for the Teacher

2.1   Organising materials and equipment for use within the nursery

2.2   Sharing responsibility for care and maintenance of resources and equipment

2.3   Assisting in preparation and clearing up of  activities and encouraging children to help

2.4   Sharing responsibility for display

2.5   Contributing to curriculum development  ensuring a stimulating environment

2.6   Taking responsibility for specific activities already planned for

2.7   Taking on other tasks such as Lunch Time supervision

2.8   Attend weekly staff  and planning meetings

3       Support for the Parents

3.1   Encourage parents and carers to be involved in the setting and their children’s learning

3.2   Establish good relationships with parents and carers

3.3   Build up a trusting relationship with parents/carers of key worker group

3.4   Take part in home visits when appropriate and required

Supporting the Early Years Setting – School or Children’s Centre

4.1    Support the aims and policies of the setting

4.2    Promote the ethos of the setting at all times

Other requirements:

1       To participate in training and performance management as required.

2       To have an up-to-date Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. During the course of duties, you may be asked to carry out other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

Pre-Employment Checks

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants; prohibition and overseas checks will also be completed if necessary. In addition, all applicants are required to account for any gaps or discrepancies in employment history

Candidates should submit a completed application form.

Completed applications should be emailed to the School Business Manager, Amrine Uddin at jobs@missiongrove.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 17^th October 2025.

Candidates will be invited for interview shortly thereafter. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications would be welcomed.

Further information about the school and an application form can be found on our website.