Working under the Nursery Manager and Deputy and be responsible for the daily running of the nursery, adhering to the Policies & Procedures of Ofsted, ensuring compliance with the Children Act, Health and Safety legislation, safeguarding requirements all within the requirements and guidelines laid down in the Early Years National Standards.
Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in the nursery.
Supervising students, recognising own training needs, monitoring training and developing teamwork.
Supporting and liaising with the Manager & Deputy on a daily basis.
Supporting children with additional needs on a 1:1 basis during set times.
Care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.
Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere. This planning is to meet the needs of the children and in accordance to the Early Years foundation stage.
To ensure key worker responsibilities and notes are kept accurate and up to date.
Ensuring that the preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the nursery playrooms, kitchen and equipment are carried out according to the Policies & Procedures, cleaning rota and risk assessments.
Liaising with parents and ensuring effective communication within the nursery.
Ensuring that at all times only designated staff administer medication as recorded in the risk assessments and as displayed in the Operational Plan.
Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.
Attendance at staff meetings at times appointed by the Nursery Manager.
Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background: in particular, challenging situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.
Assisting the Manager and participating in arranging regular parents' evenings, publicity, open weekends and children's outings and ensuring effective marketing.
Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager and proprietor.
Training:
Level 3 Early Years Educator at Stockton Riverside College.
Functional Skills Maths and English, if required.
Training Outcome:An opportunity for a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:We are based in the grounds of Junction Farm Primary School and have excellent close links with the school. We are an independently run preschool who cater for children aged from 2 years old offering a wide range of activities and sessions at an affordable price. We are registered and inspected by Ofsted and can take up to 26 children per preschool session. We find that most of the children who attend our preschool make a smooth easy transition into Nursery and School life.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 6.00pm, flexible. Exact shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Patience,Enthusiastic,Passion for working with kids,Genuine care for children,Interested in school life,Friendly and Caring,Time management,Health & Safety awareness,Knowledge of EYFS and SEND....Read more...
You’ll be supported every step of the way by experienced engineers and a dedicated mentor. Day-to-day, you will:
Support reactive and preventative maintenance activities
Learn how to diagnose and fix faults on machinery
Build your technical knowledge through on-site and college learning
Complete your apprenticeship portfolio and training modules
Work safely within food manufacturing and engineering standards
Develop communication and teamwork skills in a real-world environment
Take ownership of your development and respond to feedback
You’ll also gain exposure to wider business areas, including Operations, Technical & Quality, Warehousing, NPD, Finance, and Transformation.
Training:This is a practical, hands-on engineering apprenticeship delivered in partnership with Reagit UK Limited, combining real workplace experience with structured college learning.
You’ll split your time between:
Reagit’s Norwich campus, where you’ll gain technical knowledge and complete workshop-based training. You will be based here full-time, Monday - Friday for your first 20 weeks.
Kinnerton’s manufacturing site in Fakenham, working alongside experienced engineers. After you have completed your 20 weeks with Reagit, you will work 4 days per week at Kinnerton and continue with 1 day per week of continued learning at Reagit.
Through your apprenticeship, you’ll develop skills across key engineering areas, including:
Mechanical maintenance and fault finding
Electrical systems and diagnostics
Preventive maintenance techniques
Engineering safety and compliance
Problem-solving and continuous improvement
Working with modern food manufacturing equipment
(Aligned to the formal training programme delivered by Reagit UK Limited)Training Outcome:After successfully completing the apprenticeship, if permanent roles are available, you can apply to progress into a permanent Engineering role at Kinnerton. From there, you’ll have opportunities to further develop your skills and move into more advanced positions such as Multi-Skilled Engineer, Engineering Team Leader, or Specialist Technician roles. You will also be well-equipped with the skills and experience to pursue maintenance engineering roles within the wider food manufacturing industry or apply for similar engineering positions across other sectors, giving you a strong foundation for a long-term engineering career.Employer Description:Kinnerton is far from your typical brand. Pioneering the introduction of character chocolate in the UK in 1978 under the Kinnerton Kids label, we have consistently evolved, securing our position as one of the UK's leading manufacturers of seasonal goods.
Our Fakenham site operates across three key production areas - Novelty, Nut, and Moulding, each led by a Plant Manager and supported by dedicated Shift Managers working on a 4 on 4 off pattern across days and nights. The site is a 11,000m² facility producing over 8,500 tonnes of confectionery annually, including NOMO – the UK’s #1 free-from chocolate brand. With advanced technology and a nut-safe promise, we supply major retailers and co-manufacture for some of the world’s biggest confectionery brands. Every year, we produce over 5 million advent calendars and 30 million Easter eggs – making this a fast-paced, innovative environment where no two days are the same.
As a key player in the Zertus UK & Ireland Snacking & Chocolate Market Unit, we collaborate with esteemed food manufacturers nationwide. Working Hours :Position type: Full time, temporary for around 30 months (+ up to 6 months End Point Assessment)
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
