Nursery Nurse Apprentice

Job overview

Here at Kiddies Cabin in Maidenhead we are looking for an energetic Nursery Trainee Assistant to join our team on a fulltime basis.

We are a team of hard-working professionals ranging from Nursery Trainees to Degree Level practitioners and we are looking for likeminded individuals who are passionate about providing a stimulating, friendly and caring environment for the children in our care.

As a Trainee Nursery Assistant, you will support a group of children whom you will provide daily care and activities as well as assisting in the completion of developmental reviews. We offer care and education for children, from 6 months old, up until they start school in Reception. You will be expected to maintain the standards of care and learning opportunities for the children in a safe and stimulation environment, supporting the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Fantastic NHS benefits and training

Working in a great team of staff, many of whom have been with the nursery since it opened

Be part of an important and high-profile organisation offering the best childcare, recommended by parents on daynurseries.co.uk

Every day is different at Kiddies Cabin and full of fun for the children and the staff.  Arrive with a smile and leave with one!

Fulltime position working 37.5 hours, 51 weeks per year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

• To provide the best possible care and stimulation for the children of the nursery meeting their physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs in a non-discriminatory manner.

• To work in partnership with parents and encourage their involvement in the aims of the nursery and in all aspects of their child’s care.

• To provide and maintain records as necessary and appropriate, in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework.

• To attend training courses, to ensure that modern, innovative and forward looking practices are maintained and to allow for personal career development.

• To assist in the daily domestic management of the nursery; ensuring that the nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times.

• To work effectively as part of a team on a daily basis.

• To participate fully in the daily routine of the individual rooms and to follow the guidance and instructions of the senior staff.

• To compile and maintain regular progress developmental records on key children, making sure that records are accurate, signed and dated.

• To develop good working relationships with parents and encourage parental interest and participation in the life of the nursery.

• To monitor, develop and maintain your own professional and personal learning needs.

• To work towards achieving an NVQ level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The “must haves” for this role:

• A basic understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

• A basic knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection

• 12 hour paediatric first aid training- desirable

If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let’s be outstanding together.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Leigh Kelly on 01189044637 or email: [email protected] who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.