Apprentice

Apprentice
Location:  Lee on the Solent, PO13 9BS

Salary: £tbc (depending on age)

​Hours: tbc hours per week Monday to Friday (7.30am - 6.30pm)

​Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits: Pension, 20 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays and 1 day off for birthday

Reports to: Nursery Manager

Application
​Form

​If you wish to apply for this exciting position within Hopscotch please complete our online application form below:
JOB PURPOSE
  • To work as a member of the Hopscotch team providing the highest quality care for children
  • Encouraging and supporting the children’s all-round development
  • Working within all operational and legislative safeguarding standards and guidelines
CHILDCARE and EDUCATION
  • Have an awareness of Child Protection, Safeguarding and being able to report any concerns
  • Practitioners have a duty of care to children and have responsibility to flag concerns
  • Practitioners will be part of regular supervision meetings
  • Practitioners must undergo a DBS Enhanced check and we will require all staff to sign up for the DBS Update Service
  • Recognise each child as an individual appreciating their development, recording and observing their progress and planning their next steps based on their interests
  • Supervise children at all times
  • Assist in the provision of an appealing, creative and stimulating room and environment
  • Be actively involved in the planning process proposing activities appropriate for the age range in accordance with the guidelines as laid out in the Early Learning Goals
  • Assist with all nursery activities as and when required
  • Attend relevant courses and training sector
  • Work to all legislative standards and guidelines
 OPERATIONAL
  • Be a responsible, reliable and effective member of staff working flexibly as part of the team
  • Communicate clearly and efficiently with parents/guardians in regards to their child’s development encouraging active participation and interest in their child’s continual development and progress
  • Assist in the care, maintenance and cleaning of all toys and equipment within the nursery, recording and reporting any maintenance or safety issues/irregularities
  • Ensure all company forms are filled out correctly
  • Be familiar with and work within all company policies and procedures
  • Ensure all company policies are adhered to and report any breach in procedure
 HEALTH and SAFETY
  • Take responsibility for your own personal awareness of all emergency and security procedures, drop of and collection policies.
  • Work to the highest standard of cleanliness in all areas of the nursery paying particular attention to the nappy changing, food service and sleep areas
  • Ensure the highest levels of your own personal hygiene and to the cleanliness of the children
 STAFF                             
  • Attend all staff meetings as required
  • Participate in the company’s appraisal scheme establishing and working to a Personal Development Plan
  • Participate in all internal and external training/coaching courses as and when identified.
  • Participate in the company mentoring scheme.
  • Be committed to the successful and prompt completion of your Level 2 and Level 3 Qualifications

PERSONAL SPEC
Essential
  • Natural affinity to children
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work well in a team and independently
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Able to build relationships with others
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Caring nature
  • Energetic
  • Willing to learn and progress further in knowledge
Desirable
  • Former experience working in a childcare environment e.g. day nursery/after school club/school 
  • Knowledge of OFSTED, EYFS and other relevant childcare policies and programs
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and the role of a DSL