Nursery Assistant / Apprentice

  • Company Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Tatsfield
  • Location Tatsfield, TN16 2JX
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary £14,144.00 per year
  • Sector Education and early years
  • Ref NAS-2000063314
  • Application Deadline Date 16/11/2026
  • Start Date 03/12/2026
  • Positions Available 2
  • Working Week Tuesday to Friday - 8/9 hours per day. Times to be confirmed during interview stage.

Brief Description

  • Ability to communicate confidently with adults and children.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality and know when to report issues of concern to a senior team member.
  • Generate creative ideas to inspire learning.
  • Ability to comprehend and adhere to a strict set of policies and procedures.

Future Prospects

Potential progression onto a Level 3 Early Years Educator.

Vacancy Detail

  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
  • Provide a positive practice role model.
  • With support contribute to a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, environment and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
  • With support prepare and supervise activities.
  • Supervise and support children at all times.
  • With support ensure that equality of access and opportunity is provided to all children, parents, staff and visitors.
  • Ensure that all children are kept safe.
  • Notify Designated Officer of any safeguarding concerns.
  • Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, colleagues and visitors.
  • With support develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, parents and carers.
  • Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained.
  • Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures and undertake a shared responsibility for cleanliness and health and safety throughout the nursery.
  • With support work as part of a team to ensure the company’s values are maintained.
  • Attend monthly staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required.
  • Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line manager.

Other Information

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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