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

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