Apprentice Nursery Assistant

What will the apprentice be doing?

Responsibilities

To provide high-quality care and education for under 5's by:

• Learn the planning cycle and begin to contribute to curriculum plans
• Carry out planned activities with small groups of children, supported by the room leader
• Follow nursery routines and activities, offering attention and support to all children
• Contributes observations to children's development on tapestry
• Have a small amount of key children and be responsible for tracking their development, with guidance from supervisor
• Prepares displays, ensuring they stimulate vocal and receptive responses
• Actively promotes each child's self-esteem

To maintain a safe environment for the children and adults in the nursery ensuring that:

• Equipment and resources are set up and cleared away each session
• Making sure equipment is maintained and any issues are reported to the nursery manager
• Good hygiene standards are maintained and 10 rules of food hygiene are adhered to
• Safety procedures are adhered to
• Arrival/ departure procedures are observed and children are kept safe during the session itself
• The physical, toileting and hygiene needs of the children within the nursery are attended to
• To comply with all relevant procedures covering child protection, special needs, and equal opportunities, with special regard to multi-discriminatory procedures
• To work as part of a team

To communicate positively and effectively both inside and outside the nursery, to:

• Develop and maintain a partnership with parents/carers
• To actively contribute to good staff morale
• Promote an excellent image of Paint Pots
• To attend staff meetings
• To commit to continuous personal development

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English

At Paint Pots Nursery, you will be working towards a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship standard over the course of 15 months!

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• Ongoing development and support

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team Working, Organisation Skills

Qualifications

Other None required (Grade None required) Desired