Summary
This nursery is looking for an individual with a passion for early years and working with children, to join their friendly team. Your role will be supporting children aged 3 months to 5 years, being a key person for a small group of children, making learning fun and enjoyable, whilst maintaining close communication with parents and carers.
What you will do at work
- To act as a key person to a group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met.
- To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
- To advise the manager of any concerns e.g. health and well-being of children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
- To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences.
- To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures.
- To actively participate at team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings.
- To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4) – desired
- GCSE Maths (4) – desired
About this employer
Established in 1997, this is an independent day nursery that received an ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted in 2018. Conveniently located within the grounds of Bexleyheath Sports Club and adjacent to Danson Park, we are easily accessible from the nearby Bexleyheath and Welling rail stations.
After this apprenticeship
Permanent position.
Things to consider
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Employee benefits
- Day off for birthday
- Uniform provided