Apprentice Nursery Nurse

Main duties & Responsibilities:
To be aware of, and follow nursery policies and procedures at all times
With assistance, formulate and operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children attending the Nursery, in conjunction with the senior in your room using the birth – three matters framework or foundation stage curriculum
Prepare the children’s records in your group and institute reviews for parents, in conjunction with the room colleagues
Work alongside parents of special needs children to achieve full integration within the Nursery with support from all staff
Foresee the needs of special needs children and give physical, emotional, intellectual guidance as appropriate
To be aware of whom the Safeguarding Children Officer is within the setting and have an understanding of the procedures to follow regarding the safeguarding children in our care
Work alongside all staff and contribute to the team, liaise with parents and other family members
Attend monthly staff meetings outside working hours
Undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment.
Cleaning of toilet and kitchen area each evening on a rota basis with colleagues
Desired skills:
Friendly manner and approachable
Good time management and uses own initiative
Gets involved
Has a desire to work with the early years, willingness to learn and to take direction
Desired Personal Qualities:
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Reliable, honest and caring
Fun, attentive and nurturing
Punctual with a get up and go attitude
Desired Qualifications:
GCES Grade C/Level 4 in English and Maths desired but not essential
Future prospects: Opportunity to work in a busy, fun, hands-on early years environment with long term prospects to progress in the role