Early Years Educator (SEND) Apprenticeship - Rugeley

Join our thriving EYFS team! We offer a supportive environment, inspirational colleagues, wonderful children and high-quality professional development. An exciting opportunity for a passionate, committed and professional Early Years Educator.

As an Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing through play-based and structured activities. You will learn how to create engaging learning environments, support communication and language development, encourage positive behaviour, and help children develop confidence and independence. Day-Day Responsibilities: Support the learning, development and wellbeing of children aged 0-5 through play-based and planned activities in line with the EYFS framework Assist in creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive Work closely with the nursery team to plan, deliver and evaluate engaging learning experiences that meet children's individual needs and interests Provide additional support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), working alongside the nursery SENCO to help implement individual support strategies and promote inclusion Observe, monitor and record children's progress, contributing to learning journals and sharing observations with colleagues Encourage children's communication, language, social and emotional development through positive interactions and purposeful play Promote children's independence, confidence and self-care skills through daily routines and learning opportunities Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues, maintaining professionalism at all times Follow safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and nursery policies to help ensure a safe environment for all children Support daily nursery routines, including mealtimes, outdoor play, hygiene practices and transitions throughout the day Please be aware the Salary is Pro-Rata, this role is term time only with opportunity to work holiday clubs.