Full-Time Apprenticeship Job Vacancy

Position Title: Apprentice Nursery Assistant - ON HOLD

Location: Whitton, TW2
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 1 to 8 years old

Hours of Work: Shifts between 8.00 a.m. – 4.15 p.m. (3 days) & 9.15 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. (2 days) (Mon – Fri) with one hour for lunch

Annual Holiday Entitlement: 20 days plus statutory days

Age: 16 - 18


Job Description:

Working within all areas of the nursery, as part of 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 meetings & 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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