Modern trainee / apprentice
Job title: Apprentice Nursery Practitioner
Purpose of post
* To be trained to do the same post as a Nursery Practitioner or Nursery Assistant.
* To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children. This includes creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities.
Key areas
* To work with children
* To attend all training as set out in your training agreement
* To complete all assignments set on time
* To work as part of the team
* To attend associated training deemed appropriate by the manager in consideration of your individual needs and wishes
* To liaise with mentor and manager
Responsible to
Mentor / Nursery Manager / Team Leader
Duties and responsibilities
* College attendance / meeting with training provider and completing assignments on time
* To attend team meetings and participate in sharing ideas
* Under supervision provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding
* To assist with meeting the personal, social and emotional needs of individual children
* To provide adult interaction with children in the nursery
* To attend all training relevant to the role and deemed appropriate by the manager / training provider
* To be aware of the nursery's confidentiality policy and all other policies the manager deems appropriate
* Team work
* Support all staff and engage in good staff team
* To attend out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.
General
* Contribute to good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness in the nursery
* To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the trainee's supervisor from time-to-time
* The trainee's duties must always be carried out in compliance with the nursery's equal opportunities policy
* Look upon the nursery as a 'whole' where can your help be most utilised, be constantly aware of the needs of children
* To respect the confidentiality of all information received
* To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of all individual children
* To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents / carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs
* To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times
* To be aware of all emergency and fire evacuation procedures
* To be aware of sections 7 and 8 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
* To understand that, as part of training, you will be required to move to other parts of the nursery
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £7.55 per hour
Benefits:
* Childcare
Experience:
* Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
* Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
* Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person