Nursery Apprentice

Nursery Apprentice – Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a safe, secure, caring and stimulating environment for children
• Support the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities that promote children’s learning, development and wellbeing
• Assist with daily routines, including mealtimes, nappy changing, toileting, handwashing and sleep times, as appropriate
• Build positive, caring relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues
• Supervise children at all times and follow nursery safeguarding, health and safety policies and procedures
• Work effectively as part of the nursery team, following instructions and guidance from experienced practitioners and management
• Communicate professionally with parents and carers, referring queries or concerns to the appropriate senior member of staff
• Recognise and report any safeguarding concerns, accidents, incidents or changes in a child’s behaviour in line with nursery procedures
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision sessions, training and professional development opportunities as required
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the apprentice role, under suitable supervision and in line with nursery policies and procedures

Training

Training will be within the setting.

After the apprenticeship

Looking to become a team leader or room leader.

Things to consider

Pass enhanced DBS.