To learn how to ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in their care
To learn how to ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted
To learn how to provide an enabling environment in which all children can play, learn and develop
To have the skill, creativity, commitment, energy and enthusiasm required to help young children grow and learn in a nursery environment
Responsible to: the Nursery Manager
Main duties:
To participate fully in your apprentice study
To promote the aims and objectives of the nursery
To promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors
To learn how to follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure
To learn how to ensure the provision of high standards of physical and emotional care
To develop your knowledge of working with families and parents / carers
Undertake required domestic jobs within the nursery as required
Participate fully in team meetings and training
Engage in training, read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures within the nursery
Ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained
To learn how to safely and appropriately support children with intimate care when required
Ensure mealtimes are pleasant social experience and feed back to parents on any issues
To provide cover when required
To undertake any other duties as determined by the management
Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to close this vacancy if we find the right candidate.
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Training
We are committed to providing the best development for all our staff. As an apprentice at Ark Start you will receive regular supervision, coaching and mentoring, and be supported to balance work, study and wellbeing throughout your apprenticeship
Staff wellbeing is important to us. We know that working in a nursery can be challenging and work hard to ensure staff have the support, opportunities and infrastructure they need
After the apprenticeship
To be confirmed by the employer
Things to consider
Interest in gardening, art, music or cooking
Experience of looking after young children as a nanny, parent, sibling or volunteer
Knowledge of how young children play and learn desirable
Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every child
An understanding of safeguarding in the early years
Belief that everyone should have access to an excellent education regardless of background
Entry requirements
GCSEs: 5 GCSEs including English and maths grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
What you’ll need
GCSE
5 GCSEs including English and maths: A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
5 GCSEs including English and maths grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent.
Skills: Team working, Initiative, Understanding of safeguarding, A willingness to develop, Calm under pressure, Flexible attitude towards work, A drive to learn, Improve own knowledge
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