Job Description

Greenfield Nursery School

Nursery Apprentice

Permanent | 40 hours per week | Monday - Friday

Who are we?

We are a vibrant and nature-focused nursery that offers an exciting outdoor forest school experience. Our nursery is home to a variety of animals, and we engage in outdoor activities such as fire-making and nature exploration. We believe in providing stimulating and purposeful learning opportunities for all our children, inviting parents to join in activities and supporting our community. Additionally, all of our children participate in Jo Jingles every week, where they thrive and engage with the music in a fun and stimulating way.


We are:

Defined by Family. We're a family by name, and we're a family by nature too. We are defined in many different ways, by many different people. Different cultures. Different ideas. Different ages, genders and skillsets. Whilst every individual will have their own definition of family, these definitions all come together to show Family First for who we are.


We're a family by name, and we're a family by nature too. We are defined in many different ways, by many different people. Different cultures. Different ideas. Different ages, genders and skillsets. Whilst every individual will have their own definition of family, these definitions all come together to show Family First for who we are.

Responsibilities:

The care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.

Working with the Early Years Practitioners on planning and preparation of activities, to meet children's individual needs, liaising with parents and negotiating working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery.

Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times.

Provide engaging and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development

Assist with the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework

Observe and support children's development, update the EyLog system and children's learning journals with accuracy and relevance, and seek guidance from colleagues or Room Leader if in doubt

Take part in delivering the highest standards of care throughout the nursery

What we need from you?

Passion and commitment for working in childcare

Ability to work shifts between 7.30-6.00pm Monday to Friday working 40 hours per week

Commitment to continual development

Have an understanding of the EYFS

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Annual Leave:

Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays

Discounts:

75% off nursery fees for our team member's

Wellbeing:

Confidential employee assistance helpline available

Development:

Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth

All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.


Handkerchief is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Gro



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