Trainee Nursery Assistant Cardiff, Wales
Job description
Job Description
Trainee Nursery Assistant - 16 Week Supported Employment Programme
Childcare Works Project 25+
NDNA has received funding from The Moondance Foundation, to deliver a 16 week Childcare Works supported employment programme.
Responsible to: NDNA Project Manager
Location: Childcare Settings in Cardiff
Salary Band: National Living Wage
This position is temporary funded for 16 weeks
Hours: 16 hours per week
The post holder will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
To be eligible to apply for a place on the project, applicants must be:
- aged 25 and over (please do not apply if under 25 years of age)
- Unemployed or economically inactive
- live in Cardiff
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. NDNA is the voice of the day nursery sector, an integral part of the lives of nearly one million children and their families. NDNA works with local and national government to develop an environment in which quality early year’s education and care can flourish.
NDNA Cymru is the office for Wales.
The Trainee Nursery Assistant will be supported by the NDNA Project Manager and supervised by the setting where they are assigned. Additional support will also be made available via the NDNA Cymru team. The Trainee Nursery Assistant will initially undertake 4 weeks of paid training, delivered remotely, to provide the necessary skills prior to undertaking a 12 week paid work placement within a childcare setting, to support with securing further employment or training following completion of the programme.
Main duties
The main duties of the post holder will be:
- Support the care and early education of all children placed in the setting
- 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
- Specific childcare tasks: 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
In carrying out the duties and responsibilities set out within the job description and in the context of developing working relationships with others, the post holder will be expected to demonstrate commitment to and comply with the specific requirements and the spirit of NDNA’s Equal Opportunities Policy. The principle applies equally to all aspects of the role including any responsibilities relating to the provision and development of services
Personnel Specification - Trainee Nursery Assistant
Criteria
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A desire to care for and work with children from 0-5 yrs
- Caring and calm attitude
- Ability to work in a team
- Good communication skills
- Ability to adapt into a working practice
- Ability to follow set procedures
Desirable
- Ability to be proactive
- Ability to form close relationships with children, parents and staff
Knowledge
Desirable
- Child development knowledge
- Knowledge of how and why a nursery operates
Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of having cared for children or worked in a childcare position
Other Requirements
Essential
- Accurate completion of timesheets and any other paperwork as requested by NDNA, the nursery and the funder
- Ability to maintain good attendance and time management
- Ability to travel
- Must not be disqualified from working with children.
- Must agree to an enhanced DBS check
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- To be eligible for the project, as per the funding requirements, you need to be aged 25+. Are you aged 25 or over?
- To be eligible for the project, as per the funding requirements, you need to be unemployed or economically inactive to apply for a place. Are you either one of these?
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: NDNA-Childcare Works
Expected start date: 13/06/2023
