Nursery Worker

**Post**:Nursery Worker

**Hours**:26.25 hours per week, thus apprenticeship programme would be 59 working weeks in duration.

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**Terms**:Apprenticeship opportunity initially as a Fixed Term Contract (59 weeks duration) with potential to lead to further opportunities.

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**Salary**:During apprenticeship the post holder will be remunerated at NJC Devon Grade B, SCP2-3 (pro rata per annum) this equates to a starting point of £10.60 per hour (pay is calculated per annum with holiday pay for term time only working).

Upon successful completion of apprenticeship, the full post will be NJC Plymouth Grade C, SCP 5-7 (Pro Rata Per Annum) this equates to a starting point of £10.98 per hour.

**Location**:Sherford Vale School & Nursery

This is an exciting apprenticeship opportunity to gain experience alongside a qualification with the growing Westcountry Schools Trust, currently employing approximately 2500 staff and growing. We are a dynamic organisation with our children and staff at our heart. Built on an extensive track record of excellence, the Trust combines a range of secondary colleges, primary schools and business units based in a variety of sites across Devon and Cornwall.

Sherford Vale School currently has a vacancy for an apprentice Nursery Worker which will be supported by a recognised qualification through the Westcountry Learning Institute. The role is to work with children (2-4 years old) to provide a high standard of education and social development as well as provide a high quality of care.

We are looking for a developing practitioner who will be supported by an experienced professional team to develop practice where learning is at the heart, supported by a hunger to improve, and a strong teamwork ethic. This opportunity would be suitable for someone looking to develop a career within nursery practice and enhance their skills.

**Main responsibilities will include working under direct supervision/instruction to support access to learning by**:

- Attending to the welfare and personal care of pupils including those with special educational needs
- Delivering pre-determined learning/care/support programmes
- Implementing phonics and maths programmes
- Implementing learning activities for all areas of the Early Years curriculum
- Assisting with the planning cycle
- Undertaking general clerical/administrative support for the Nursery.

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Mrs Susie Evans (Headteacher) or Miss Clare Menyena (Nursery Manager) on 01752 891795.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.

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