Nursery Apprentice

Poppies Childcare Agency; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

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.