Nursery Assistant Apprentice
- Employer
- NHS England Apprenticeships
- Location
- London
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Closing date
- 8 Dec 2022
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- Specialism
- Health & Social Care
- Sector
- Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Science
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship
- Start Date
- Ongoing
- Duration
- Permanent
Job Details
We are looking for an experienced Nursery Assistant to join the Staff Nursery at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The role will involve working to provide a positive environment, fostering children's all round development.
To be considered for the role you will be:
Experience of a Nursery Assistant role in a busy nursery environment covering the age range 3 months - 5 years, together with excellent knowledge of the child development and current practices.
This role will involve working varying shifts between the hours of Monday and Friday from 7.00am - 7.00 so some flexibility is required.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
- To act as a key worker to named children, carrying out observations/developmental reports for each child and liaising with parents regularly.
- Working inpartnership with the team and with parents to act as a positive and professional role model to colleagues and children.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Date posted
23 November 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£20,876.50 a year pro rata per annum inclusive
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
271-HROD-4539827-A
Job locations
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Willing to undertake an intermediate level (level 2) Apprenticeship in Children and Young People's Workforce
Desirable
- Level 2 in literacy and numeracy (GCSE level 4 or equivalent)
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a nursery setting with children aged three months - five years
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow instruction and to work under own initiative as necessary
- Ability to adapt to meet the needs of the service within a team environment
- Ability to work varying shifts between the hours of 7.00am - 7.00pm Monday -Friday
- Attendance at monthly staff meetings outside normal hours
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Willing to undertake an intermediate level (level 2) Apprenticeship in Children and Young People's Workforce
Desirable
- Level 2 in literacy and numeracy (GCSE level 4 or equivalent)
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a nursery setting with children aged three months - five years
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow instruction and to work under own initiative as necessary
- Ability to adapt to meet the needs of the service within a team environment
- Ability to work varying shifts between the hours of 7.00am - 7.00pm Monday -Friday
- Attendance at monthly staff meetings outside normal hours
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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