We are currently looking to take on an Apprentice Nursery Assistant in our Nursery located on Abbey Road. Whilst working alongside our experienced Nursery staff you will undertake either an Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification.
Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include:
- High standards of quality within the nursery including the environment,
- resources and experiences offered to children
- Input towards planning for the EYFS curriculum and maintain accurate and effective children's records
- Promote and facilitate partnership with parents/carers and other family members
- Ensure
- children are kept safe and that staff understand, and when necessary
- follow, Child protection and Safeguarding Procedures
- Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness of the children at all times
- Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures e.g. fire
- precautions, security, dropping off and collection of children
- Support and supervise room staff with their day to day duties
- Work with other staff to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum to ensure a consistent approach
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Future Prospects
- On completion of the 15 month apprenticeship program, depending on performance and availability, you may be offered a full time role at the Nursery and a chance to train to a higher level
Reality Check
- A full DBS check will be required before starting in the role
Skills Required
- Some childcare experience is desirable however not essential
- Must be confident when working with children
- Be able to use own initiative when working with children
Qualities Required
- Friendly, outgoing and bubbly attitude
- Passionate about Childcare
- Trustworthy and reliable
Qualifications Required
- Maths and English GCSE grade C / 4 or above or equivalent is desirable but not essential
Training Provided
- Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
