Summary
We are looking for someone new to join our team to work in our younger room with our youngest children. We care for children aged 0 – 5 years across the nursery and they are constantly developing. We are looking for someone that is up-beat, looking for a new challenge and someone with a passion to create the best start for our children.
What you will do at work
- Working with the team to plan and prepare activities, to meet children’s individual needs, liaising with parents and negotiating working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery
- Keeping of development records and observations
- Positive management of children’s behaviour
- Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment
- Keeping accident, incident and risk assessment records
- Supervision of meals and mealtimes and where appropriate preparation of babies bottles
- Laundry duties
- Attendance of staff meetings as arranged by the Nursery Manager
- Participating in regular parents’ evenings, publicity, open weekends and children’s outings
- Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager and Area Manager
Training
You will work towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification. You will be visited by your dedicated assessor at the workplace on a monthly basis. Apprentices will also attend monthly online tutorial sessions.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4) – desired
- GCSE Maths (4) – desired
About this employer
Little Explorers is part of Aigburth Training Opportunities, a registered charity. The nursery is based within Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter, and provides a safe and stimulating environment, ensuring intellectual, physical, language and communication, creative, social and emotional development. We pride ourselves on our multi-cultural ethos.
After this apprenticeship
Possibility of advanced level apprenticeship and progression in the business. This opportunity will provide the right person with excellent skills for future opportunities.