Position Title: Apprentice Nursery Assistant
Location: Richmond, TW9
Special Note: All applicants should live within the local travel to work area. 45 minutes maximum travel time.
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 2 to 5 years
Hours of Work: Shifts worked between 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m & 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Mon – Fri) with 1 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 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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