Trainee Nursery Assistant

Overview

This programme is funded by The Utley Foundation to support veterans and/or partners of veterans only.

National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) is a national charity and the membership association representing children’s day nurseries across the UK, giving them information, training and support so they can provide the best possible care to young children.

The Trainee Nursery Assistant will be supported by the NDNA Project Manager and supervised by the setting where they are assigned.. The Trainee Nursery Assistant will initially undertake a 4-week paid training programme, delivered remotely, to provide the necessary skills prior to undertaking a 12-week paid work placement within a childcare setting to support in securing further employment or training.

Responsibilities

• Support the care and early education of all children placed in the setting
• Support in the preparation and completion of activities to suit each child's stage of development, interests and needs
• Engage in mealtimes and ensure that these are times of pleasant social sharing and conversation
• Support in washing and changing children as required
• To work effectively as part of a team and contribute ideas which support the smooth operation of the setting
• Support effective communication and liaison between the setting, parents, other family members, other carers (e.g. childminders) and any external professionals
• Support the delivery of a programme of activities suitable for the age range and developmental stage of each child in conjunction with other staff
• Be alert to the personal and care needs of individual children and address these as required, e.g. feeding, toileting, sleep, play, etc.
• Follow and adhere to all policies and procedures
• Work flexibly as directed across the nursery and be prepared to help where needed including undertaking certain domestic jobs, e.g. cleansing of equipment and cleaning of premises
• Maintain and respect confidentiality of any information received
• Behave in ways that maintain the reputation of the nursery and uphold high standards at all times

For further information or to apply for a place on the project, contact: [email protected]

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 per week

Application question(s):

• Due to funding requirements, this role is only available to veterans and/or partners of veterans. Please confirm that you are eligible to apply?

Work Location: In person