An Apprentice will help the staff team with the day to day running of the Nursery to maintain a happy and safe environment. The apprentice is expected to report any concerns to their Senior Nursery Officer. Apprentices must be enrolled on a training course for the duration of their employment. Each apprentice will be nominated a mentor who will support them through their training. Apprentices will be expected to spend at least one term with each age range and follow the direction of their Senior, Student mentor and Management.

Duties

Have a pleasant, enthusiastic and have a calm manner.

To help staff in the settling in of new children.

Report any concerns to the Senior Nursery Officer or Student mentor.

Establish and maintain good relationships with Parents/Carers a be welcoming to all the children.

Report any concerns involving children, parents or staff to the Senior Nursery Officer or Safeguarding lead.

Adhere to all policies and procedures and complete our in-house training programme.

Assist in providing a caring and stimulating learning environment.

Use skills of observation to assess the children. Key children will be assigned once the Senior Nursery Nurse or Student Mentor feels you are ready.

Help to ensure the nursery always meets Ofsted requirements.

Work as part of the team to develop good, strong and loyal working partnerships.

Help the Senior Nursery Nurse maintain high educational standards and good housekeeping

Assist in ensuring all records are properly maintained, e.g. recording meals and attendance register on our app.

Cover in case of absence. Desirable Criteria

Experience of babysitting/ looking after children.

Basic Safeguarding knowledge, or a willingness to learn.

A willingness to complete paediatric first aid training.

A willingness to learn food hygiene qualification.

High hygiene standards such as hand washing.

Other duties As required by Management in connection with the smooth running of the Nursery

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £7.55 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
No weekends

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/03/2025
Expected start date: 01/05/2025

Giggles day Nursery

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