Full-Time Apprenticeship Job Vacancy

Position Title: Apprentice Nursery Assistant

Ref: Play_NurseryAssistant

Location: Ealing W13
Special Note: All applicants should live within the local travel to work area. 45 minutes maximum travel time.


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Pay: £100 per week with six-monthly pay reviews

Main Qualification: NVQ Level 2 Childcare Learning & Development 

Duration: Full-time 12 Month contract

Employer Description: Nursery for children aged 3 months to 5 years

Hours of Work: 9.00 to 5.00 (Mon – Fri) with 1 hour for lunch

Annual Holiday Entitlement: 20 days plus statutory days (3 days to be taken at Christmas)

Age: 16 - 18


Job Description:

Working within a busy team:

  • Helping to plan activities for the children & create a safe environment
  • Sitting, playing, talking, listening & interacting with the children
  • Setting-up & supervising finger-painting, singing, sand, water & other activities
  • Supervising outdoor play & activities
  • Eventually changing nappies, toileting (always under supervision) and assisting with the personal     hygiene & care of the children
  • Assisting in serving meals & clearing away
  • Helping to keep the Nursery clean, tidy & safe
  • Eventually attending parent evenings (2 or 3 per year) & discussing children’s needs with other staff, parents etc.

An ability to complete a complex & demanding learning programme with external examinations is a requirement for Way to Work vacancies


Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Interested in a career working with small children & babies
  • Aware of customer care, able to deal patiently with children & adults
  • Good communication skills, with clear spoken English
  • Able to work flexibly within a team, asking for & giving support as needed
  • Aware of Health & Safety
  • Able to understand the importance of being punctual & the impact absence has on the effectiveness of the team

How to Apply

Please Apply for this vacancy On-line

Complete this application form and we will then contact you to make an interview appointment at our office in Twickenham, Middlesex.

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