Job Description

We have a vacancy for an Apprenticeship Nursery Assistant to complete a Level 2 or level 3 in Early Years to work in our Rainbow Day Nursery with children aged 2-4 years old.

Community Foundation is based in Lozells, Birmingham. Nursery operates

Mon - Fri 9.00am - 3.30pm

. We are rated

GOOD

by Ofsted.

Great opportunity to work for a professional and dynamic organisation with opportunity for training, development and career progression.

Suitable candidates must have:

NVQ level 2 in Early Years working towards a level 3

NVQ level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy or GCSEs grade C or above in English and Maths

Main purpose of job:

1 To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the Setting;

2 To implement the daily routine in the nursery.

Duties:

1. Operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in your area in conjunction with other staff;

2. To keep a proper record of achievement file on your key children, for parents/carers;

3 Work with parents/carers of special needs children to give full integration in the Setting;

3. To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, fundraising events;

4. To be flexible within working practices of the Setting. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the Setting, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc.;

5. Recording accidents in the accident book. Ensure the manager has initialled the report before the parent receives it;

6. Look upon the Setting as a "whole" where your help can be most utilised, be constantly aware of the needs of children;

7. To respect the confidentiality of information received;

8. Specific Child Care Tasks:

The preparation and completion of activities to suit the child's stage of development;

To ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing;

Washing and changing children as required;

Providing comfort and warmth to an ill child;

9. To ensure the Setting of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development;

10. To be aware of the high profile of the Setting and to uphold its standards at all times.

11. To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring Setting policies and procedures are observed at all times.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 255.00 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Childcare Company events On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

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