Apprentice Nursery Assistant

Introduction

The successful applicant will be able to engage with children aged 6 months to 5 years old, to promote their wellbeing, to understand the significance of safeguarding and child protection, to promote diversity and inclusion and understand the effect of racism on children and adults, and to undertake various administrative duties.

About the Employer

Stepping Stones Montessori Nursery was established in 1996 and caters for 29 children from 6 months to five years old. We occupy the ground floor of the church and we employ seven members of staff including a chef. 

What You'll Do

• To be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children
• To promote the physical, intellectual, emotional, educational and social development of the children
• To ensure that there is a stimulating and varied programme of activities available to the children at all times
• To ensure that the children are offered a nutritious and varied diet, appropriate to their age and development
• To encourage, through example, alternatives to sexual stereotyping imposed by society
• To ensure that the children are kept clean, and encouraged to wash their hands, wipe their noses etc. The children must always be escorted to the toilet
• To be aware of the effect that racism in society and in us has on children; to give every child in the nursery a positive image of its own particular ethnic background, through the attitude of staff and by the use of play and display materials
• To notify the officer-in-charge or his/her deputy when each child is collected by their parent/carer
• To keep progress records and reports the children
• To develop and maintain a warm and supportive relationship with the parents, children and staff
• To participate in planning activities
• To ensure that all toys, equipment and materials are safe for the use of pre-school children, and in a good state of repair. Toys must be washed once a week
• To perform any other duties required at the discretion of the officer-in-charge or management

Training Outcome

Full-time permanent employment.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Emotional intelligence

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - C
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - C

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, flexible hours between 08:00 and 18:00

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: THE CHILD CARE COMPANY (OLD WINDSOR) LIMITED