About the apprenticeship
Duties
Work as a member of the nursery team and closely with Room Leader, showing initiative and creativity; Work co-operatively and with flexibility whilst promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment.
Work with your team to help create an emotionally, stimulating and attractive environment both indoors and outdoors; the indoor and outdoor environments are of equal importance.
Assist with a programme of play and learning activities suitable for the age range of the children; Support and extend children’s learning and development through stimulating and challenging activities appropriate to their needs, interests and development stages; Encourage the children to be confident, independent and develop their self esteem.
Offer ideas and suggestions to Room Leader regarding activities for the children.
Work alongside the Room Leader to develop best practices which meet identified quality indicators; Accept instruction from Room Leader regarding working practices including the supervision of children.
Develop positive and professional relationships with other staff working within the nursery; Look upon the nursery as a “whole” where your help can be most utilised, be constantly aware of the needs of the children.
To be flexible within working practices of the nursery; Staff is expected to provide support for each other, to cover each other’s areas of work during absences, to share information and contribute generally to the smooth running of the nursery.
Additional information
This post requires a satisfactory enhanced level of DBS Disclosure
Requirements
Qualifications
No qualifications required, but willingness to complete training such as first aid, safeguarding as well as working towards CCPLD Level 2NVQ, CCPLD Level 2 or equivalent
First Aid Certificate
Child Protection/Safeguarding Certificate
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Ability to speak Welsh
Good communication skills (oral and Written) and pleasant disposition
Ability to work as a reliable and motivated member of the team, developing positive relationships with colleagues, parents and children
Commitment to undertake professional development to enhance childcare skills and knowledge
Empathy and understanding of children
Willing to work flexibly and creatively to meet the needs of the Nursery, keen to achieve success for self and others
Dedicated, caring, enthusiastic, reliable; honest and trust worthy
Self motivated and a good team player, ability to show initiative
Able to maintain confidentiality
Skills
NVQ, CCPLD Level 2 or equivalent
First Aid Certificate
Child Protection/Safeguarding Certificate
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Ability to speak Welsh
Good communication skills (oral and Written) and pleasant disposition
Ability to work as a reliable and motivated member of the team, developing positive relationships with colleagues, parents and children
Commitment to undertake professional development to enhance childcare skills and knowledge
Empathy and understanding of children
Willing to work flexibly and creatively to meet the needs of the Nursery, keen to achieve success for self and others
Dedicated, caring, enthusiastic, reliable; honest and trust worthy
Self motivated and a good team player, ability to show initiative
Able to maintain confidentiality
Welsh language
Welsh spoken skills: No
Welsh written skills: No
If you are interested in doing an apprenticeship through the medium of Welsh or bilingually, please contact the training provider to find out if it is available.
Training provided
Training provider
Educ8
Qualification
Level 2 in Childcare
Disability confident
Is this employer disability confident: Yes
What is disability confident?
Disability confident employers are committed to offering equal opportunities for people with disabilities and health conditions.
Employer details
Willow Daycare Ltd
Glangwili Day Nursery
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF