Childcare Apprenticeship, Little Barn Owls Ltd

Vacancy description

Duties will include:

Adhere to the Policies & Procedures of Little Barn Owls Nursery & Farm School and comply with the Children Act, Health and Safety legislation and within the guidelines of Ofsted and the National Standards

Ensure confidentiality is maintained in the nursery

Work as part of a team with a positive attitude

Care and supervise the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs

Assist in the planning and preparation of activities to meet children's individual needs.

Offer all children equal opportunities regardless of their religion, racial origin, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background. Challenge situations where racism or discrimination are displayed

Assist Nursery Educators to keep development records, including Learning Journals, observations, photographs, digital records where appropriate and all other types of documentation of children’s learning

Engage in reflective practise by sharing interests and planning experiences with children and colleagues

Positively manage children's behaviour

Prepare, care, clean, and maintain the nursery rooms, decking areas, garden and equipment

Keep and monitor accident, incident and risk assessment records

Supervise mealtimes and, where appropriate, prepare babies' bottles

Carry our kitchen duties including preparation of snacks, meals, drinks, washing up and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen. Adhere to National Food Safety Standards for food storage, preparation and hygiene practises

Attend staff meetings as arranged by the Operations Manager including monthly planning/training meeting. Commit to your continued professional development by researching areas of practise

Participate in regular parents’ evenings, publicity, open weekends and children's outings

Assist with Farm School, Forest School and any trips and outings as instructed

Perform any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Practise Leaders, Operations Manager, Deputy Manager and Directors

Desired skills

Willingness to Learn

Timekeeping

Good Communication Skills

Personal qualities

Positive

Humour

Professional Manor

Desired qualifications

Good Standard of English and maths

Future prospects

Career in Childcare after qualification has been completed