Apprentice Nursery Assistant

About this opportunity

Bright Stars Private Day Nursery in Ashton Under Lyne are looking to take on an apprentice who is friendly, enthusiastic, and passionate about working with children, if this is you then please apply! You would become part of the small friendly team.

A normal day would include:
•Helping in implementing the daily routine in the base room
•Providing a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the nursery
•Developing play opportunities and activities suitable to the age range and developmental needs of the children in your room
•Ensuring that a caring and stimulating environment is provided for children that takes into account individual developmental needs and enables children to reach their full potential.
•Taking record any accidents and fill out forms and follow safeguarding procedures in recording all accidents and incidents.
•Following the confidential policy at all times
•Ensurig that mealtimes are a time of pleasant and sharing social interaction
•Ensuring the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development
•Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children, ensuring that their needs are met
•Assisting other members for the team where needed
•Cleaning and tidying up after play

What you could go on to do:
A level 3 early years educator apprenticeship.

How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by our expert training and assessment staff at The Growth Company.

What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

Minimum of C in English and a minimum of D in maths

Personal Qualities

Ability to engage with children
Enthusiastic and passionate about working with children
Calming nature
Excellent timekeeper
Reliable, punctual
Friendly and caring personality

Skills

Ability to engage effectively with staff
Excellent communication skills
Ability to communicate well with both adults and children
Ability to write clearly, with good presentation skills
Computer literate
Good organisation skills
Creative ability