Apprentice Childcare Assistant

Apprentice Assistant childminder – your duties will include but not limited to:

General:

Help children play and show them how to make the best use of the toys, games available Talk to the children about what they have been up to today, weekend, at school etc Complete child daily diaries on the Babysdays system In preparation for the coming week, ask children for their input regarding what they would prefer for dinners/pudding, activities, trips etc. Encourage children to play together and share Own the activities you have been assigned to on the weekly plan, ensure there are sufficient materials available, record that each child has taken part, encourage children to participate, label each child’s work and place in relevant folders, clear up after the activity and ensure everything is put away in the appropriate place

Mealtimes:

Assist with the preparation and serving of children’s lunches and dinners Ensure children wash their hands before and after meals & snacks Supervise mealtimes & encourage children to eat their servings Encourage children to practice good table manners

Maintenance:

Assist with daily maintenance activities: regularly wipe surfaces with antibacterial spray, keep bins empty, sweep floors, check toilet regularly throughout the day, return crockery/cutlery etc to the kitchen to place in the dishwasher or wash up etc Assist with end of day routine: wipe down table and benches, highchairs to be cleaned, children’s mats to be set out for next day, floors to be hoovered & mopped, ensure all toys and equipment are put back in the correct places, tidy the garden and playrooms Assist with weekly tasks: general cleaning of toys/equipment etc, washing of hand towels from the bathroom, clean fridge/check expiry dates, recording fridge & freezer temperatures

Until you have received sufficient training from both Sarah’s Angels & from college, you will not be expected to & should NOT:

Change nappies Carry out observations Be responsible for planning activities Discuss any situations that should arise during the day with parents Administer medication Be left alone with the children

 

Training:

Early years Level 2.
Typical duration: 12 months.
Apprenticeship standard.

Remote and training will be once a week Dedicated Performance Coach Funtional Skills maths and English if applicable

Training Outcome:

Potentially progression within the company after the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
We are based in Harmans water, Bracknell, Sarahs angels has been established since 2005. We work all year round other than between Christmas and New Year. Our age range of children is 6months to 15 years.

Working Hours :
Number of Hours: 20-30 shifts will vary between the below times. Lunch break length: 30-1 hour. Start Time: 08:00. Finish Time: 18:00.

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