Job description:
The Aspire Training Team are currently recruiting for a punctual, reliable, and enthusiastic individual to join Finkley Weeke Nursery as a Level 2 Childcare Apprentice Play Worker.
Established in 2020, Finkley Weeke Nursery & Preschool is a unique childcare facility in Winchester. We are passionate about providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children aged 2-5 years to learn and develop. We are huge believers in learning through hands-on experience and play.
As part of the Finkley family of nurseries, we not only take trips to award-winning Finkley Down Farm, but also visit other points of interest such as local woods and parks. Here we extend the children’s learning through enjoyable and practical activities. However, the fun doesn’t stop there!
Our nursery has a large outdoor space, which the children love to explore. The garden features its very own mud kitchen, sensory pathway, messy play area, bug hotel and parking garage for budding young motorists, along with a range of indoor activities that children can choose to get involved in.
Your roles and responsibilities will include;
1. The successful candidate will fit in with a strong family ethos and work with a small team
2. They would be a support to the key members of the team and help with all aspects pf play, learning and personal care, including toileting, hygiene and food and snack preparation
3. They will be involved in days out and trips to the farm
4. Liaising and giving feedback to parents
Requirements;
5. You must be able to gain a clear DBS
6. Preferably have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English Language, or equivalent
Qualities Required;
7. Will have good energy and be a good team player, and be child focused.
8. Must be able to communicate well
Hours;
9. Finkley Weeke Nursery is open 8:00am-6:00pm, Monday to Friday, all year round
10. The successful candidate will be required to work 30 hours per week with varied shift patterns between the times of 09:30-15:30
Benefits;
11. An annual family pass to Finkley Down Farm
12. Birthday off every year
13. £100 to spend on resource’s for the nursery
14. Bonus Scheme