Apprentice Nursery Assistant - Harefield - Southampton
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Summary
Responsibilities
To provide high quality care and education for under 5’s by:
• Learn the planning cycle and begin to contribute to curriculum plans
• Carry out planned activities with small groups of children, supported by the room leader
• Follow nursery routines and activities, offering attention and support to all children
• Contributes observations to children’s development on tapestry
• Have a small amount of key children and be responsible for tracking their development, with guidance from supervisor
• Prepares displays, ensuring they stimulate vocal and receptive responses
• Actively promotes each child’s self esteem
To maintain a safe environment for the children and adults in the nursery ensuring that:
• equipment and resources are set up and cleared away each session
• Making sure equipment is maintained and any issues are reported to the nursery manager
• Good hygiene standards are maintained and 10 rules of food hygiene are adhered to
• Safety procedures are adhered to
• Arrival/ departure procedures are observed and children are kept safe during the session itself
• The physical, toileting and hygiene needs of the children within the nursery are attended to.
To comply with all relevant procedures covering child protection, special needs, equal opportunities, with special regard to multi-discriminatory procedures.
• To work as part of a team
• To communicate positively and effectively both inside and outside the nursery, to:
• Develop and maintain a partnership with parents / carers
• To actively contribute to good staff morale.
• Promote an excellent image of Paint Pots.
• To attend staff meetings.
• To commit to continuing personal development.
Requirements and Prospectus
Desired skills
You need to have a keen interest in the childcare Industry and be dedicated to working towards your Apprenticeship.
Personal qualities
You must be enthusiastic, enjoy working with children and be able to work well in a team.
Qualifications required
No Qualifications Required
Future prospects
Potential for ongoing training and development following successful completion of apprenticeship
Training to be delivered
Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship L2
Functional Skills in Maths and English
About the employer
Our Approach
Paint Pots has a loving and homely environment, which is safe, secure and stimulating. The emotional, social and physical development of all the children in our care is our primary concern. We ensure equality of opportunity for all children. We promote self respect and a respectful, caring attitude towards our environment and others.
We treat each child as an individual in terms of his/her needs and learning journey. We have high expectations of each child and work to achieve the best possible outcomes in partnership with parents.
We assess progress and plan activities to support each child on to their next step of development. In doing this, we plan to give each child the best of starts in life.
Our Staff
All our staff have been carefully chosen for their ability, dedication and love of children, in addition to their qualifications. We have a high staff to child ratio which allows us to really get to know the children in our care and to help them realise their full potential. We are always available to discuss any suggestions or concerns you may have.
Address
Community CollegeSouthampton
SO18 5FW
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