Nursery Assistant Apprenticeship

**(Studying level 3)**

**Reporting to: Room Leader**

As an Apprentice/Student/Assistant you are encouraged to work as part of the nursery team to gain as much practical experience as possible throughout the duration of your course. Although you will be welcomed and encouraged to work alongside qualified staff, there are some basic rules that must apply. These are:

- Apprentices must never be left alone with children - there must be a qualified member of staff present at all times.
- Qualified staff are responsible for all that happens in their nursery and while apprentices are encouraged to participate, they must respect the decision of their supervisor at all times.

**Reports to**: Room Leader/Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager

**Job Purpose**:

- To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery.
- To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, (on the job), working practically as part of the team.
- To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children.
- To show commitment to achieving the apprenticeship in the agreed timeframe.
- Demonstrate the HEART principles in everyday working life.
- To work in partnership with your assessor.
- Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play.
- To ensure you attend all the training courses and staff meetings as required
- Demonstrate a proactive approach using your initiative and showing resilience to take responsibility for getting things done.
- To maintain the upkeep of your Practical Training Record. To learn, understand and implement the Eagle Nursery policies and procedures in and out of the nursery.
- To understand the values and principles of the sector and implement in your daily routine with the children
- To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children.
- To contribute/complete children’s observations and records when required.
- Ensure you work as part of a team towards a common goal sharing ideas and feedback to create consistency.

Apart from the normal College holidays, you will be expected to attend your placement as agreed. If you are unable to attend your placement with Eagle Nursery for any reason, you need to contact the nursery to let them know as soon as possible, giving them time to make alternative arrangements for cover.

Your pattern of work will be agreed between you, the Director, Nursery Manager/deputy Manager and your Training Provider.

Your Salary will be: £4.00 - £5.50 **(Depending on experience)**

The number of Annual Leave days per year that you will be entitled to, will be agreed upon the start of your placement.