Job Description

A nursery assistant plays an important role in assisting in the care of young children. You will be planning and organising both fun and educational activities whilst taking care of children’s personal needs. You will need to be punctual, caring and reliable. 

Within this role you will be training on the job with one day at Chamber Training working towards a Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce.

Description:

Providing professional childcare is the responsibility of a Nursery Assistant. You will need to take care of, play with, or teach children using the curiosity approach and in-the-moment planning while they are at the Nursery. You will need to be highly trustworthy and attentive to children’s needs.

A Nursery Assistant usually performs many of the following tasks:

• Supervising children's playtime;
• Engaging children in learning and play activities;
• Keeping and updating records;
• Working with team members;
• Maintaining a high standard of operation;
• Attending staff meetings.

About the Applicant

Desired skills

Must have a good hard-working enthusiastic attitude with good levels of confidence and a caring and patient nature.

Personal qualities

• Outgoing personality;
• Able to work using own initiative;
• Willingness to work as part of a team;
• Commitment to learning.

Desired qualifications

No formal entry requirements; however, if you possess English, maths, and ICT at GCSE or equivalent you will be exempt from Functional Skills.

Future prospects

As an apprentice, you will be encouraged to embrace training opportunities within the nursery and childcare sector as a whole. An Advanced Apprenticeship in Early Years could be the next step.

Things to consider

A DBS is required to work with children; you must be able to provide identification for this i.e. passport, birth certificate, driving licence, utility bill. You will also need to provide two references.

Benefits

• Staff uniform provided;
• Dress down Friday;
• Birthday is given as a holiday;
• 5 additional days holiday given to use during term time.

Possible start date is 1st September 2021

Daily Duties

Caring for the nursery's 2-year-old 'Mini Gems' provision at our day nursery. Following daily routines including personal care and providing a safe and friendly environment. Observing children and supporting their development.