Apprentice Nursery Assistant

You will provide day to day care and activities for the children that promotes fun and positive behaviour. You will assist in setting up the nursery and ensure the children are always kept safe.

Responsibilities:

To assist with the daily routine To assist with curriculum planning Plan activities suitable for the age range and individual needs of the children within the setting Liaise with parents/carers and staff members Undertake domestic duties within the unit Attend training sessions outside normal working hours Undertake all ad hoc duties and projects within the nursery Adhere to all company policies and procedures Contribute to a high standard of quality within the nursery Ensure appropriate planning and assessment is accurately maintained for key children Always supervise and support children Ensure that equality of access and opportunity is provided to all children, parents, staff, and visitors Ensure that all children are kept safe Notify Designated Officer of any safeguarding concerns Always maintain a positive attitude with children, parents, colleagues and visitors Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues and visitors Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures and undertake a shared responsibility for cleanliness and health and safety throughout the nursery Attend monthly staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line manager

Training:
Early Years Educator Level 3 On the job training with the employer whilst working towards the Apprenticeship Standard Regular work-based assessments/observations carried out by Kent Training & Apprenticeships Tutor Assessor, to determine competency and meet with Awarding Body standards Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

Apprentices must successfully complete a first aid qualification in line with the requirements of the EYFS Framework (Annex A): Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). 

Early years educator/Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. 

Training Outcome:
Potential for full-time employment for the right candidate Many employers retain apprentices in full/part time positions The qualifications you gain can also help you to get into higher education or other employment Being an apprentice gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification and developing professional skills whilst earning a salary, inside some of Kent’s best companies Once the Apprenticeship has been achieved you will have the skills, abilities, and experience to update and enhance your CV, to make it attractive to potential employers

Employer Description:
Our Nursery is a happy place where all children learn to respect one another, work, and play together co-operatively and enjoy learning through play. We provide a broad, balanced, and interesting curriculum that is differentiated to meet the needs of all children which enables children to develop their full potential.

Working Hours :
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working hours to be confirmed. 30-minutes unpaid break.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Caring nature