Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

About the Role

At Wise Masterbuilders Childcare Ltd our aim is to lay solid early years foundation for children in our care. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We have six Nurseries under our management.

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday, 7.30am – 6pm. Flexibility is a requirement in this post.

Location:

Any [Employer hidden] Nursery

Responsible to:

Level 3 Nursery Nurse/Nursery Senior

The job holder will be required to work in throughout the organisation to develop skills, knowledge and experience in all aspects of administration. This will be via on the job training and formal training sessions on a weekly basis to establish knowledge and understanding. This consists of a National Vocational Qualification, a technical certificate and key skills.

Responsibilities:

• The post holder will be expected to carry out the following duties:
• 1. Working under the guidance of the manager and colleagues, in order to support and extend the children’s learning.
• 2. To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, (on the job), working practically as part of the team.
• 3. Preparing the learning environment, and assisting in the organisation of the room arrangement and resources. Valuing and displaying children’s work.
• 3. Observing children’s activities and contributing to their written records.
• 4. To follow the EYFS when caring for our children.
• 5. Working in a non-discriminatory way, being aware of differences and ensuring all children have equal access to opportunities to learn, develop and reach their potential.
• 6. To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children.
• 7. To build positive relationships with the children, families, colleagues and internal/external professionals demonstrating appropriate behaviour and expectations.
• 8. To understand and observe the rules of confidentiality.
• 9. Contribute own thoughts and ideas to long, medium and daily planning.
• 10. Helping to encourage children’s development, independence, self-reliance, initiative and problem-solving skills.
• 11. Maintaining respectful and genuine interaction with children
• Being supportive and welcoming to parents/carers.
• 12. Following the health & safety procedures to maintain a healthy & safe environment.

This post requires a DBS check as there may be periods of unsupervised access to children. A DBS and satisfactory references would be obtained prior to the commencement of employment.

Job Type:

Full-time

Salary:

From £6.40 per hour

Benefits:

• 1. Childcare
• 2. Company pension
• 3. Employee discount
• 4. Health & wellbeing programme
• 6. On-site parking
• 7. Sick pay

Schedule:

• 1. Day shift
• 2. Monday to Friday

School type:

Day nursery

Work Location:

In person