Portico Day Nurseries are an awarding winning nursery group, offering all inclusive childcare facilities that cater for all age groups from babies and toddlers, through to preschool. They are currently looking for a level 2 apprentice to join the established team, working between 30-40 hours a week. Duties in your role will include;
* To be aware of, and follow nursery policies and procedures at all times.
* Formulate and operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children attending the Nursery, in conjunction with the senior in your room using the early years foundation stage curriculum.
* Prepare the children’s records in your group and institute reviews for parents, in conjunction with the senior.
* Work alongside parents of special needs children to achieve full integration within the Nursery.
* To be aware of whom the Safeguarding Children officer is within the setting and have an understanding of the procedures to follow regarding the safeguarding children in our care.
* Foresee the needs of special needs children and give physical, emotional, intellectual guidance as appropriate.
* Support all staff and engage in a good staff team.
* Liaise with and support parents and other family members.
* Liaise with the Local Authority and other professionals associated with the Day Nursery.
* Attend monthly staff meetings outside working hours.
* Undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment. Cleaning of toilet and kitchen area each evening on a rota basis with colleagues.
* Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the project is fulfilled.
Benefits
If you are successful, you can enjoy;
o Uniform providedo Refreshments in your private staff roomo Staff kitcheno Full paediatric first aid trainingo Full safeguarding support and regular supervisiono Full support with SEND from our company SENDCOo Pension contributionso Career progression opportunities and paid study time for degree studentso CPD opportunities via our in house training and external conferences and workshops.o NDNA membershipCompany website : Skills Required · Professional· Good communication· Team working· Ability to learn Qualification Required Maths and English at Level 1 Desirable Training Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Portico Day Nursery will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:· Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours· Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification· Functional skills in Maths and English if requiredThis will be delivered through Portico Day Nursery’s dedicated training provider, Realise.Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020.We’ve invested heavily in our people and culture, and we want to grow our teams by finding people who share our passion and enthusiasm for creating a better future. Personal Qualities
* Patience
* Good manners
* Great time keeping
* Ability to be flexible as every day is different.
* Ability to be silly with children and a genuine love of children.
Prospects We have several managers who were apprentices with us. Also deputies and senior staff mainly started as apprentices. Other Information DBS will be required. Close to main bus routes and onsite parking Disability & Inclusivity Policy How to Apply:
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