Apprentice Nursery Nurse

Aims of Job/Job Purpose

This is an apprenticeship where you will work towards a work based qualification. You will be required to attend workshops and any other training within the college as required with your assessor and any other early years training relevant to your role. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• To safeguard the children in your care at all times liaising with colleagues if concerned for a child’s wellbeing
• Organise and provide a stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays, indoors and out, relevant to the ages, stages and needs of the children  
• Take an active part in development of language by sound, conversation, stories, rhymes and songs and be responsible for the correct use of books and for keeping them well maintained
• Maintain a suitable record of each child's development/ health care where necessary
• Promote a sense of identity and worth in each child, which takes a positive view of his/ her culture, religion and home environment
• Take children out of nursery on everyday, domestic expeditions, e.g. shopping, to the library, etc  Attend staff meetings when required
• Take advantage of training courses, when able, within the division
• Maintain an active interest in new developments in Early Years practice
• Make parents feel at ease and welcome in the nursery, encouraging participation and discussion
• Report and record any injury or accident (including suspicion of non-accidental injury), following the guidelines laid down by the nursery
• Undertake any other appropriate duties as directed by the Nursery Manager, in the interest of the service
• Treat any information of matters relating to the work within the nursery as confidential

For further details please see the job description. To apply for this role, please click 'Apply' to apply online.

Please note: Only online applications will be accepted. However,if you require any assistance with the application form please contact Michelle Gizauskas on 0121 694 6245