Trainee Nursery Assistant

This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, for delivery in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.

**National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA)** is a national charity and the membership association representing children’s day nurseries across the UK, giving them information, training and support so they can provide the best possible care to young children. NDNA is the voice of the day nursery sector, an integral part of the lives of nearly one million children and their families. NDNA works with local and national government to develop an environment in which quality early year’s education and care can flourish.

NDNA Cymru is the office for Wales.

The Trainee Nursery Assistant will be supported by the NDNA Project Coordinator and supervised by the setting where they are assigned. Additional support will also be made available via the NDNA Cymru team. The Trainee Nursery Assistant will initially undertake a 4 week paid training programme, delivered remotely, to provide the necessary skills prior to undertaking a 12 week paid work placement within a childcare setting to support in securing further employment or training.

**Main duties**

The main duties of the post holder will be:

- Support the care and early education of all children placed in the setting
- To work effectively as part of a team and contribute ideas which support the smooth operation of the setting
- Support effective communication and liaison between the setting, parents, other family members, other carers (e.g. childminders) and any external professionals
- Support the delivery of a programme of activities suitable for the age range and developmental stage of each child in conjunction with other staff
- Be alert to the personal and care needs of individual children and address these as required, e.g. feeding, toileting, sleep, play, etc.
- Follow and adhere to all policies and procedures
- Work flexibly as directed across the nursery and be prepared to help where needed including undertaking certain domestic jobs, e.g. cleansing of equipment and cleaning of premises
- Maintain and respect confidentiality of any information received
- Behave in ways that maintain the reputation of the nursery and uphold high standards at all times
- Specific childcare tasks:

- Support in the preparation and completion of activities to suit each child's stage of development, interests and needs
- Engage in mealtimes and ensure that these are times of pleasant social sharing and conversation
- Support in washing and changing children as required

Georgia Ansell - Childcare Works Project Coordinator

Tel: 01824 730549

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 16 weeks

**Salary**: £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

School type:

- Day nursery

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/04/2024
Reference ID: Childcare Works Haverfordwest.
Expected start date: 25/03/2024