• Deliver high-quality care and education in accordance with the EYFS statutory
framework.
• Plan, observe, and assess children’s learning and development, using observations to
inform next steps.
• Support children’s personal, social, emotional, physical, and educational development.
• Create a safe, stimulating, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Act as a Key Person, building secure relationships with children and their families.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including learning journeys and progress
summaries.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring every child feels valued and
supported.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures at all times, in line with
Keeping Children Safe in Education and Ofsted requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers, and external professionals.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met, including risk assessments and hygiene
practices.
• Support children with additional needs and work in partnership with SENCOs and
outside agencies where required.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development.

• Support qualified staff in delivering play-based learning in line with the EYFS statutory
framework.
• Assist with planning and providing engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Observe children’s learning and development and contribute to observations and
assessments.
• Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children’s personal care routines, including toileting, feeding, and hygiene.
• Promote children’s emotional well-being and positive behaviour.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures at all times.
• Assist with maintaining accurate records and learning journals.
• Work in partnership with parents and carers under staff guidance.
• Support children with additional needs, under supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Attend training sessions, college days, and complete coursework as required for the
apprenticeship.
• Support the wider setting ethos, routines, and expectations of a nursery environment,
including adherence to policies set by the governing body, trust, or provider.

Practice & Child Development

• Deliver outstanding early years practice in line with the EYFS statutory framework.
• Plan, observe, and assess children’s learning and development, ensuring next steps are
clearly identified.
• Act as a Key Person, supporting children’s emotional security and individual needs.
• Ensure inclusive practice, supporting children with
SEND and working with the SENCO
and external professionals.

Leadership & Staff Support
• Support, mentor, and guide Early Years Practitioners and Apprentices.
• Lead room-based practice, routines, and planning to ensure consistency and quality.
• Model best practice in teaching, learning, and behaviour management.
• Support induction of new staff and students.

Safeguarding & Welfare (Ofsted Inspection–Ready)
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times.
• Act in accordance with safeguarding, child protection, whistleblowing, and safer working
practice policies.
• Recognise signs of abuse or neglect and follow reporting procedures in line with KCSIE
and EYFS.
• Ensure health and safety standards, risk assessments, and hygiene practices are
maintained.

Partnership Working
• Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Support effective communication regarding children’s progress and well-being.
• Liaise with external agencies where required.

Compliance & Quality
• Support the Manager/Deputy in maintaining Ofsted compliance.
• Contribute to self-evaluation, action plans, and quality improvement.
• Maintain accurate records, learning journeys, and reports.