Job Description

Little Blossoms is a rural private day nursery set in the heart of Clive's Fruit Farm orchards. We care for children aged from 3 months with a great emphasis set on outdoor learning.

We are looking for a Reliable, enthusiastic and flexible person who is able to perform in a fast-paced environment.

11.00 - 1.30 Daily (Monday to Friday). 3 posts available.

Key Duties:

Preparing the sleep room ready for sleeps after lunch Laying up the lunch table accordingly, preparing flannels and equipment needed. Supporting the staff team in transitioning the children from outdoors to indoors, washing children's hands before lunch and sitting them down at the table. Collecting meals from the kitchen, ensuring that all special diets are communicated to the rest of the team. Assisting with supervision of the children at lunchtime, role modeling and paying particular regard to safer eating. Ensuring that all crockery, cutlery and other utensils are returned to the kitchen at the end of lunch time. Assisting the staff team in washing the children's hands and faces, removing bibs and dirty clothes where necessary. Thoroughly cleaning of the lunch area.

Essential for the post

Ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the team. To act as an ambassador for the nursery

Desirable for the post

An appropriate level Basic Food hygiene certificate or above.

Contra indicators

Record of criminal behaviour

Safeguarding

Little Blossoms is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people in its care. All staff, volunteers and students, regardless of roles and responsibilities, are expected to share this commitment and make it their highest priority.

NB: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders that have been made against them.

As the position involves close contact with children all suitable applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.25 per hour

Expected hours: 12 - 14 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends Overtime
Work Location: In person