Nursery Apprentice

The post holder will be trained to support the daily running and administration of the nursery, adhering to The City of Liverpool College policies and procedures. Accountabilities and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• To work within the staff: child ratios, to a professional level that meets the required standards and conditions of registration.
• To actively participate in the delivery of flexible and innovative, high-quality childcare that it tailored to meet the needs of our learners.
• To contribute to the construction and delivery of a fully inclusive, integrated curriculum adhering to the principles of the EYFS.
• Partake in supervision arrangements, staff meetings, discussions and peer observations. Assisting the leadership team by taking the minutes when asked, to ensure accurate records of such meetings are kept. 
• To act as a key person to a designated group of children, observing, planning and recording each child’s development and in line with the EYFS statutory framework.
• Ensure the personalised learning and development package devised for each key child is tailored to meet their individual needs.
• Assist with claims for free entitlement hours as requested and support parents to complete a claim form.
• Assist in the purchasing of consumables for the nursery, as required and ensure adequate supplies are maintained.
• Be responsible for accurate completion of, and monitoring of attendance registers.
• Contribute as required, to any Ofsted inspection.
• Ensure the health and safety, security and welfare of children, staff, students and visitors.

• Early Year Practitioner Level 2
• You will complete 6 hours off the job training each week, which will take place at Tree Tots Nursery
• Functional Skills in English and maths if required

The team is growing and they have practitioners, deputy managers and service manager roles within the team structure so there are opportunities to progress