Job Title: Nursery Apprentice
Location: Highbury Campus, Portsmouth
Salary: £15,434.33 – £16,379.68 Full Time Equivalent per annum
Hours of work: 37 Hours per week, Part-Time, 52 Weeks per year, Apprenticeship/Fixed Term
What we offer
- Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
- Pension: Generous Local Government pension. Further information can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government
- Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
- Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
- Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
- Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
- Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
- Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!
About the role
The Nursery Apprentice will support the Nursery deputies and Nursery practitioners in ensuring the efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the Nursery. This role involves providing care and support for all children attending the Nursery.
Key Responsibilities
- To participate and assist in children’s activities including planning and observations.
- To assist the Nursery Practitioners in delivering stimulating activities appropriate to ages and stages of the children and maintain children’s records.
- To assist in maintaining a clean, healthy and safe environment for the children.
- To actively participate in team meetings and discussions.
- Assist in supervising children to ensure their safety and wellbeing at all times.
- To attend training as necessary and carry out any other duties reasonably required by the Nursery manager.
What we need from you
- Previous experience working with children or in childcare settings is desirable but not essential; enthusiasm and willingness to learn are important.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and the prevent agenda
- Enthusiasm and drive
- Ability to work under pressure
Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training. The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.
Pre-Employment Checks
The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.
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