Apprentice Nursery Assistant

To work as part of a team, showing care and respect for other staff members and generally giving a clear model of behaviour for the children.

To set out and clear away activities and equipment efficiently.

To be aware of the needs for the security of the children at all times, including ensuring that doors are kept locked.

To listen to and talk with the children in a positive way and to respect them as unique individuals.

To interact with the children and staff.

To encourage the children to use language.

To help the children acquire skills, showing knowledge of each other's individual level of development. To only intervene when necessary, whilst working with the children so that they can learn at their own pace.

To consistently reinforce the pre-school's clear rules regarding behaviour using redirection, anticipation and removal of potential problems and positive reinforcement and encouragement

To help key worker with key work activities

To ensure that privacy of information is recognised at all times and confidentiality is respected.

To uphold the policy of equal opportunities at all times.

Training:

Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship level 2.

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Training Outcome:

Possible opportunity of a permanent position or higher qualifications at the end of successfully completing the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
At A Star Kids Nursey our aim is to give your child the best start in life by making their early years enjoyable and fun in an environment that is positive and safe. Our ethos is to ensure that ‘Every Child is a Talker’ by developing their personal, social, emotional and communication skills through play. We provide an environment that is rich in active learning experiences and opportunities enabling your child to achieve their full potential. We realise that it is vital that we earn the trust and confidence of parents/ carers and that you are happy with what we do and how we do it. Working in partnership with parents will enable us to ensure that your child grows in confidence and thrives in all areas of development to enable them to achieve their full potential. We plan activities based on each individual child’s needs with reference/ in accordance to the Early Years Foundation Stage. Our nurseries are run by qualified and experienced staff that pride themselves in creating a welcoming, loving and secure environment for the children.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday Shifts tbc.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience