Pixieland Day Nurseries • Saltash, Cornwall

Nursery Assistant Apprentice

About this role

Level 3 apprentice

A fantastic opportunity has become available at Pixieland Nurseries. We are looking for a Nursery assistant level 2 at our Saltash nursery, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting children’s play, learning & development. This role will be supported by your team as well as an early years course to ensure you reach your qualification confidently and professionally. We are looking for a professional attitude, but with a sense of fun and excitement as this allows out children to thrive within our nursery family environment.

During this role you will be working towards a NVQ level 3 in early years, the course is 18 months long.

Duties will include

  • Caring for children
  • Preparing and maintaining environments to meet children's needs
  • Supporting children's play and learning
  • Supporting children's development
  • Adhere to all safeguarding practices
  • Preparing snacks and help with their feeding and cleaning

Skills required

  • Good Communication
  • Ability to use computer
  • Adaptable
  • The ability to work as part of a team
  • Must be able to follow instructions from the room leader

Qualifications required

  • Must hold a current technical NVQ 2 in childcare.

Personal qualities

  • Polite
  • Patient Punctual
  • Diligent
  • Trustworthy
  • Reliable
  • Confidentiality essential

Benefits

  • 20% off discounted childcare
  • Training and Development
  • Referral program
  • company events
  • employee of the month program

Our nursery is committed to safer recruitment so a Disclosure Barring Service check is required to be undertaken.

If you would like to join our valued team, please apply with your CV