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Nursery Apprentice

Poppies Childcare Agency

Maidenhead

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 25,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

A local childcare provider in Cookham, near Maidenhead, seeks a Nursery Apprentice passionate about working with young children. This full-time role (40 hours/week) includes training towards childcare qualification. Applicants should have some experience with children, a genuine love for childcare, and must be punctual and reliable. Join a caring team dedicated to providing a safe and engaging environment for children.

Qualifications

  • Recent UK experience looking after children is preferred.
  • Must be confident in interacting with young children.
  • Keen to pursue a long-term career in childcare with training.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise children to ensure their safety and happiness.
  • Support qualified staff and cover them when needed.
  • Engage in activities with children, including messy play.
  • Set up rooms for activities and tidy up afterwards.
  • Serve food and help with tidying post meal.

Skills

Experience looking after children
Enjoys being around children
Punctual and reliable
Ability to work well in a team
Job description

Nursery Apprentice required, ideal role for someone looking for a career in childcare, we will train you to become qualified in childcare, so we would like applicants who would view this as a long term role, must be able to work full-time, 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday with some 7.30am starts. You must have a genuine passion and love for being around young children, we are just outside Maidenehad in Cookham, please only apply if you live within reasonable distance.

Nursery Assistant Requirements
  • Some type of recent UK experience looking after children.
  • You genuinely enjoy being around children and are confident in interacting with them
  • Can work well in a team, punctual and reliable.
  • Can get to Cookham near Maidenehad in Berkshire easily, we are a short walk from Cookham station or free parking nearby
  • Keen in working with children as a long term career and happy to do training to become qualified.
Nursery Apprentice Duties
  • Help supervise children, ensure they are safe and happy
  • Support the qualified staff and cover them when needed
  • Get involved in activities with the children, including messy play.
  • Set up rooms for activities and tidy up afterwards
  • Help serve lunch / food and tidying up after
  • Complete training to become qualified and eventually have your own key children that you will be responsible for.
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