Job Description
The duties and responsibilities involved in this role include:
- Providing full and practical support in the day-to-day operations of the nursery
- Planning, organising and implementing appropriate activities for children which meet their physical, social, emotional, intellectual and development needs
- Assisting in providing a safe, supportive and caring environment for young children
- Monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting on the development and progress of children in the setting
- Keeping children’s files up-to-date with planning for their individual needs, observations, development records and all other relevant documentation
- Preparing and serving food, milk, drinks and snacks to children as required
- Assisting children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with potty training, toileting, changing clothes
- Housekeeping duties including cleaning of the nursery to ensure that hygienic standards are maintained at all times
Personal Qualities :
- A hard working individual who has a proactive approach to their work, with good attention to detail
- A helpful and friendly attitude and a warm and positive approach to children
- A team player who enjoys working with other people
- Enthusiastic with a desire to make a positive contribution to the children in the setting
- Good sense of humour and dedication to get the job done
- Patient and caring approach
Skills Required :
- Communication skills are vital in this role. Successful applicants will need to be comfortable communicating with babies and children, their parents and guardians, and colleagues within the nursery.
- Successful applicants must have good time management skills – you must be a punctual person and be on time for work.
Future Prospects :
Possibility of securing a permanent position within the nursery on completion of the intermediate (Level 2) Apprenticeship programme. Progression to Level 3 qualification may be a possibility.
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