Summary
The post holder will contribute to a high quality, caring environment for children. This includes creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities.
What you will do at work
Key Areas
- To work with children
- To attend all training as set out in your training agreement
- To complete all assignments on time
- To work as part of the team
- To attend associated training deemed appropriate by the manager in consideration of your individual needs and wishes
- To liaise with your mentor and manager
Duties and Responsibilities
- Meeting with training provider and completing assignments on time
- To attend team meetings and participate in sharing ideas
- Under supervision provide all aspects of care for children, including washing, changing and assisting with eating
- To assist with meeting the personal, social and emotional needs of individual children
- To provide adult-led interactions with children in the setting
- To attend all training relevant to the role and deemed appropriate by the manager/training provider
- To be aware of and abide by the setting’s safeguarding and child protection policy, confidentiality policy and all other policies the manager deems appropriate
- To work as part of the team, support all staff and engage in a good staff atmosphere
General
- Contribute to good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness in the nursery
- Always carry out duties in compliance with the nursery’s equal opportunities policy. Be constantly aware of the individual needs of all children
- Develop and maintain strong, respectful partnerships and communications with parents and staff members
- Be aware of the community profile of the setting and uphold its standards at all times
- Be aware of all emergency and fire evacuation procedures and health and safety policies
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this employer
At Poppets Pre-School we provide a fun, caring and welcoming atmosphere where all children are encouraged to achieve to their full potential, through nurturing, loving and friendly relationships and a stimulating environment. We believe that every child deserves to feel loved and valued and we support them in developing their own unique character.
After this apprenticeship
- Nursery practitioner
- Nursery Room leader
- Childminder
- Nanny
Things to consider
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.