Level 2 Early Years Apprenticeship – Marsh Lane Day Nursery

Job description

As an apprentice you will be a key member of the nursery team, your duties may include:

• Planning and delivering fun and educational activities with the children
• Play alongside and with children to support their play
• Contribute to children’s records through observation
• Assist with the supervision of children at rest times and at mealtimes
• Contribute in creating a safe, happy environment for the children
• Ensure the play area is clean and tidy at all times
• Working alongside outside agencies in supporting the children
• Useful Qualities to have
• Friendly and approachable
• Patient and caring
• The ability to interact positively with children and adults
• Flexible and willing to carry out a number of different activities within the job role
• Reliable
• Trustworthy
• Motivated
• Good time keeping

This position would suit a candidate with a bubbly and vibrant personality.

The Nursery has three pleasant and secure outdoor areas, which have access to Yeovil Recreation Centre and is only a short walk to a local farm and country walks. We operate on a session basis Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm throughout the year, only closing for bank holidays and one week over the Christmas period. All staff will be First aid trained and gain a Food Hygiene certificate. 

Employer information

Established in 1995, Marsh Lane Day Nursery Ltd is set in a lovely and quiet location on Marsh Lane, We are easily accessible from either Ilchester Road or Coombe Street Lane and the nursery itself is located away from the road with a private car park for the parents to use.
The Nursery has three pleasant and secure outdoor areas, which have access to Yeovil Recreation Centre and is only a short walk to a local farm and country walks.
We operate on a session basis Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm throughout the year, only closing for bank holidays and one week over the Christmas period. All food is provided during these sessions with access to fresh drinking water and milk at all times. Meals are prepared fresh on the premises by our Cook who takes pride in meeting all children’s requirements.
Our staff have a wide range of Early Years qualifications ranging from a level 2 to a level 6, we are all passionate about updating our skills regularly with various courses. All staff are First aid trained and hold Food Hygiene certificates which get updated accordingly.

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