Job Description

WISE MASTERBUILDERS CHILDCARE LTD

- Nursery Apprentice

At WMB Childcare, our aim is to lay solid early years foundation for children in our care. However, every great nursery is a reflection of the strength and depth of their core staff.

A wise man once said, 'Don't build the business, build the people and they will build the business.' Having been in the childcare sector for some few years now, we have come to understand that outstanding nurseries are built by phenomenal staff team.

We have therefore made a conscious decision to ensure that the people that work with us have value for what we do and have the right attributes and mentality to contribute to what we strive to do daily.

Our C. A. R. E. acronym stands for Credibility, Accountability, Relationship & Exemplary Leadership.

Join our team and embark on a rewarding journey to shape the future through early childhood education and care. If you have a genuine love for children and are eager to learn, we invite you to apply for this exciting Nursery Apprentice position.

Looking forward to meeting you.

Hours of Work

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

Location

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Any of our Nurseries within Manchester

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:

Working under the guidance of the manager and colleagues, in order to support and extend the children's learning. To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, (on the job), working practically as part of the team Preparing the learning environment, assisting in the organisation of the room arrangement and resources. Valuing and displaying children's work. Observing children's activities and contributing to their written records. To follow the EYFS when caring for our children 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. To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children. To build positive relationships with the children, families, colleagues and internal/external professionals demonstrating appropriate behaviour and expectations To understand and observe the rules of confidentiality Contribute own thoughts and ideas to long, medium and daily planning Helping to encourage children's development, independence, self-reliance, initiative and problem-solving skills. Maintaining respectful and genuine interaction with children Being supportive and welcoming to parents / carers Following the health & safety procedures to maintain a health & safe environment

Skills & Qualities

An interest in the care, learning and development in young children Some understanding of the importance of Health and Safety Numerate and ability to complete Functional Skills Mathematics Literate and able to complete Functional Skills English IT literate and able to complete Functional Skills ICT Good organisational and planning skills A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities Ability to follow instructions Team working Work flexibly as part of a team Work on own initiative as necessary Calm under pressure Punctuality & Reliability Patience Neat and professional appearance Excellent two way communicator Excellent verbal and nonverbal skills Display a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children

Required Education

GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)

Working (under supervision) with children in the setting, to provide all aspects of care and supporting learning opportunities (this may include washing, changing and feeding).

Undertaking training to obtain recognised qualifications, including completing assignments on time, and attending all college sessions/tutorials (if applicable). Upholding standards within the setting by adhering to all Policies and Procedures. Striving to safeguard children by working to the organisations safeguarding Code of Conduct. Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children. Providing adult interaction with children in the setting. Knowing and implementing the settings confidentiality policy.
Candidates must understand the fact that they will be required to respect the confidentiality of all matters that they might learn throughout the course of their employment, they must also be aware that they will be expected to respect the requirements under the Data Protection Act 1998.

The successful candidate will gain a Child Care Level 2/3 subject to previous employment, this is dependent on the previous qualification which the applicant has gained, this will take between 12-24 months to complete depending upon the Framework. On-site training and full assessor support will also be provided throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The "Assessment" column specifies how the criteria will be measured (I = Interview, A = Application, P = Presentation, T = Test).

Essential Criteria

Desirable Criteria

Assessment

Education/Qualifications

Educated to GCE/GCSE (Maths and English) or equivalent. Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development. Willingness to complete Childcare Level 2 Apprenticeship.
I

Experience

Experience of working as part of a team.
I

Skills/Abilities

Effective communication skills, verbally, listening and written including IT literacy. Participate in a shift pattern (early & late) Can demonstrate an understanding of professional and personal boundaries. Can demonstrate a professional manner enabling goodteam working.
I

Knowledge/Understanding

Awareness of safeguarding. Awareness of confidentiality. Basic understanding of legislation relating to care. Awareness of NICE guidance.
I

Personal Qualities

Compassionate Listening skills Team Worker Flexible Motivated Enthusiastic Smart appearance and pleasant manner
I

Other requirements

Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude. Committed to engaging in and taking further training and development as identified. Interest in user and carer involvement.
I

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 commencement of employment

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 7.55 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person