Nursery Apprentice

Provide safe, high-quality care and activities for children. Recognise and meet the needs of individual and group requirements. Support children's physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development Familiarise yourself with essential policies like safeguarding, equal opportunities, and health and safety. Follow all nursery guidelines and procedures, including handling medicines, allergies, and emergencies. Collaborate with early years professionals, such as health visitors and special education services. Support room coordinators and other staff members as required. Work closely with parents, encouraging their involvement in their child’s development. Provide daily feedback and updates to parents. Handle parent concerns promptly and professionally. Keep the room tidy, organized, and safe. Help with ordering, cleaning, and maintaining resources and equipment. Ensure displays are appropriate and kept up to date. Assist with risk assessments and ensure proper labelling and signage. Ensure the safety and cleanliness of children and nursery premises. Maintain accident and incident books, child registers, and other necessary records Follow all health and safety procedures, including regular assessments. Keep all required paperwork up to date, neat, and accurate.

Training:

Monday day release (weekly) - during term time at;

St Albans College Campus Hatfield Road
St Albans,
Hertfordshire,
AL4 0JA

With workplace visits from your Skills Coach to the workplace.

Training Outcome:

Always opportunities for growth and promotion within the company and we actively encourage this. Some of our employees have worked their way up through positions starting as apprentices and now nursery managers. 

Employer Description:
We are a small nurturing company who wants everyone to achieve their best. You will be fully supported throughout with many opportunities for growth and promotion.

Working Hours :
40 hour week on a shift pattern between opening hours of 8am and 6pm. Days TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Polite,Punctual,Eager to learn