Apprentice Nursery Assistant

Understand and be committed to safeguarding and whistle blowing and to put the safety and welfare of the children first Treat each child as a unique individual and to ensure that every child is valued and cherished as an individual and that their developmental needs are met Be a proactive member of staff who provides a safe stimulating and inclusive environment and are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential Provide a welcoming environment for all nursery users Maintain confidentiality about all issues related to children and their families, safeguarding and GDPR policies Ensure that the nursery is supportive of the EYFS and activities promote the children’s learning and development needs Work with parents, carers and all relevant stakeholders to ensure that all children are treated with equal respect Be welcoming and fully accepting of any children, parents or carers with additional needs or requirements Provide a warm, safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for the children in accordance with the policies and procedures of the nursery Be responsible for ensuring that the children’s environment is safe and hygienic Keep detailed and accurate records, including progress reports, observations and accident/incidents reports on the children as required by the policies and procedures Be an effective key person to those children assigned to you and to take on other assigned responsibilities Ensure that opportunities for learning and play outdoors are taken and to have suitable outdoor clothing to play in all weathers Promote health and wellbeing including the benefits of healthy eating, exercise and personal hygiene Wherever possible be aware of the emotional and welfare needs of your colleagues and take these into consideration or bring them to the attention of a more senior member of staff Ensure you always act professionally and set the best example possible with regard to office politics and diffusing gossip and taking any matters to management as necessary You must be committed to providing the highest standard of care at all times You must be committed to undertake further training and attend additional courses to constantly improve your skills and update your knowledge to allow you to do your job well You must be committed to continuous professional self-development, and you must be willing to carry out the study, reading and research required for you to do your job to the best of your ability. This should include nursery practice, activities and developmental stages relevant to your age group as well as the skills required for all modern nursery practitioners to ensure inclusion and the care of children with special educational needs You must be committed to the nursery always acting in a professional manner and respecting the ethos of the nursery and upholding its good name whilst at work and outside of work You must understand, follow, and contribute to the execution, monitoring and review of all policies and procedures of the nursery and strive at all times to work towards continuous improvement and excellence You must understand the respect and need for consistency of care for the children. This includes reporting for work on time, maintaining regular attendance You may be required to attend meetings outside of nursery hours, these may include staff meetings and parents’ evenings, or special events as required.  This is an essential and mandatory part of your role, but consideration will be made to outside commitments where possible You may be required to provide staff cover within the group. This is an essential and mandatory part of your role, but consideration will be made to travelling in terms of time and cost

Training:
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard  Functional skills in maths and English (if required)  All training will be delivered on-line with 1:1 tutor support and independent learning  Delivered via live Zoom meetings, days to be discussed 

Training Outcome:
Possibility of securing a permanent position within the nursery on completion of the apprenticeship programme and progression to a level 3 qualification. 
 

Employer Description:
Pebbles Day Nursery has been part of Naturally Curious Childcare since 2011. Currently we can look after children from three months until they leave for school after their fourth birthday. We have three main playrooms at the setting, including baby unit. Pebbles Day Nursery follows the Curiosity Approach method of teaching and learning, the nursery is filled with open end resources to inspire and make little minds inquisitive to the wider world. The homely 12 place baby room is fully equipped to deal with everything the under twos can (quite literally at times) throw at us. With staff ratios of 3:1 it’s a safe and peaceful environment that enables learning opportunities and positive relationships for all. Practitioners use what they have known about the children to plan learning invitations to entice your children covering all areas of learning such as adventurous play promoting physical development, personal, social and emotional development plus the skills to stay safe and manage appropriate risks. Provocations are provided to encourage learning opportunities and extend the children’s knowledge and understanding. Resources and equipment are often changed to promote curiosity and imagination to explore the environment around them becoming confident little people. We love to get creative with a wide range of paints, sand, water and other art materials so please dress your child for mess on a nursery day. School readiness is a key part in our early year’s environment - school readiness is known as something that a child should be achieving before starting reception. As early years educators we have an important role to play in supporting and promoting school readiness and transitions. Sometimes we feel pressure to get our children 'school ready' but most children will gain the important characteristics and skills to transaction to school within our approach. It's not all about writing their names or counting up to 10 but providing children with confidence and high self-esteem which is embedded in them through allowing them to lead their own play, become engaged, ask questions, build friendships, investigate and become independent. Do they understand how to stay safe? What acceptable behaviour is? Do they understand their actions have consequences? Will they take turns and share with one another? Can they actively learn, confidently share ideas and critically think? These are some of the vital skills that will ensure your children progress well at school and become confident learners. We, of course cover areas such as literacy and maths but in an interesting, inspiring way. Our children are all amazing, unique and individual people, so let’s allow them to learn in their own way empowering them to be creative and confident little people. Meals are enjoyed together providing socialisation and communication amongst all the children and adults. Children are encouraged to be independent, setting the table, dishing out their food and passing items along the table for their friends. Sharing foods socially with friends is an ideal way to introduce children to healthy ways of eating, and such situations will be all the more successful if the children are free to choose and access the food independently. Social learning happens throughout our meals times as children learn new vocabulary and practice skills such as turn taking, waiting and sharing.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Total 38 hours to include 6 hours towards your dedicated learning.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Reliable,Flexible