Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily routines and activities under guidance of qualified staff, creating a safe, engaging environment
• Assist with care routines, observe development, and communicate professionally with colleagues
• Be a positive role model and remain responsive to children’s needs
• Contribute to the company’s vision by fostering respect, reflection, and psychological safety. Take accountability for your own behaviour, remain open to feedback and collaboration, and act professionally in line with this job description’s expectations

Early Years:

• Interacts with children, using appropriate language and open body language
• Provides a friendly, caring and relaxing environment in-order to encourage confidence, independence and help children to learn
• Assists in maintaining a safe, clean and tidy nursery, ensures daily routines are adhered to
• Assist in the completion of key person children’s development records where required
• Adheres to all policies and procedures in relation to the safeguarding of children. Reports any concerns about children to the room leader, mentor or Safeguarding Officer

General:

• Ensures that operational procedures are fully understood and consistently followed
• Communicates effectively with parents and visitors where appropriate
• Appropriately consoles children if they become upset, applying appropriate positive behaviour intervention techniques
• Actively contributes as part of the team, attending team meetings and activities

Self-Management:

• Studies a recognised early years qualification within one of the Bright Little Stars authorised apprenticeship paths and is wholly committed to the training programme
• Is mindful of personal safety and safety of colleagues
• Acts professionally, follows all employee guidance as set out in the Trainee Apprenticeship Handbook
• Attends training courses to further personal development and meet statutory guidelines

Essential to role:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Empathetic, caring and friendly
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude. Committed to providing excellent care and education
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Is keen to learn and complete all course deadlines as requested

Desirable to role:

• Experience of working with children under the age of 5 years old

• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required

• Competitive pay (Above standard)
• Daily hot lunches
• BLS Rewards (Virgin Experience Days)
• Wellness programme
• Paid training & expert mentorship
• Job post-apprenticeship