A brief overview of the role:

This position will be working as a member of the pre-school team, showing initiative and creativity to foster an environment which encourages the children’s all-round development and where high standards of care are provided.

Given the rural location of the School this position would ideally suit a driver or someone who lives in the local area. Please consider how you would travel to and from the site before applying.

Vacancy Description:

• Apprentice will be working with a small group of pre-school children alongside a classroom teacher
• Working with children on play focused learning activities
• Preparing resources
• Be a reliable member of a team, working co-operatively and with flexibility
• Observe each child’s progress and report on achievements, looking for progression and continuity.
• Develop excellent communications with parents/carers, encouraging them to participate in their child’s progress and development
• Assist with the creation of a stimulating and attractive environment
• Assist with the care, maintenance and security of all equipment and toys within the pre-school
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required
• Participate in all self-development activities, including appraisals, etc.
• Develop positive relationships with other staff working within the pre-school
• Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the pre-school
• Be familiar with all emergency and security procedures, e.g. fire procedures, routines for dropping off and collecting children

Essential Skills

• Have good ICT, Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Be a good communicator
• Be able to work flexibly and independently, adapting to changing circumstances.

Personal Qualities

• Enjoys working with children
• Recognises the value of play
• Will provide high standards of care
• Shows initiative, flexibility and creativity
• Communicates well with parents/carers

This role is advertised in conjunction with Riverside Training. Riverside Training is not responsible for the safer recruitment processes of partner organizations and is unable to confirm the recruitment process beyond the interview stage.