Introduction

To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years. To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others.

About the Employer

Here at Little Explorers children are at the heart of everything we do. We never underestimate how difficult a decision it is to leave your child/ren in the care of others and our aim is to ensure you are happy with this important decision you are going to make.

You will want to be certain your child will be cherished, stimulated and encouraged to develop a wide range of skills. We will provide a warm, caring, safe and secure environment where the children’s individual needs are met.

The nursery and outdoor play area have been designed with particular emphasis on the safety and welfare of your children and our staff.

What You'll Do

Responsible to: Senior Nursery Manager/ Deputy Nursery Manager

Job Summary:

To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years
To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others
To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Early Years Practitioners, Room Leaders and Senior Managers
To complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship.

Key Responsibilities:

To provide a safe, caring, stimulating environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times
To deliver an appropriate play-based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress
To help ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times
To understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies
To plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes/ developments
To report incidents to a member of staff to ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. accident and incident book, risk assessments
To be involved in any overall nursery activities (including out of working hours activities) e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evenings, fundraising events etc
To be flexible within working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc.
To respect the confidentiality of all information received
Supervision of meals and mealtimes, and where appropriate, preparation of babies' bottles, ensuring individual meal/milk requirements are met and ensure mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing
To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times, both within work hours and outside
Remain professional at all times with direct and indirect communication
To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the nursery aims and objectives
To participate in any training relevant to the role.

Additional Information:

Apprentices, as with all other nursery employees, must undertake an enhanced DBS prior to commencing employment.
Apprentices must provide 2 referees on application.

The nursery will ensure that all apprentices receive a minimum of 20% off-the-job training and/or experience, to support their studies.

Working hours are full-time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours, on a shift basis.

Annual leave entitlement is 28 days a year, which includes all Bank Holidays. The nursery is open between Christmas and New Year.

Training Outcome

Permanent role depending on the candidate.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Customer care skills
Patience

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English & Maths - A*-D / 9-3

Course Information

Course: Early years practitioner (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Working hours are full time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours, on a shift basis.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Number of Positions Available: 3

Training Provider: RUNSHAW COLLEGE

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