Band 2 Apprentice Nursery Assistant

Job summary

We have a vacancy for an apprentice to join our team here at the nursery at Chase Farm in Enfield. We are looking for a new member of our hardworking and dedicated team who will have enthusiasm and drive to complete the apprenticeship , be willing to learn and be an asset to the team at Chase Farm Staff Day Nursery.

Apprenticeships at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust combine the practical training in a job with study with an external training provider. Apprenticeships are developed by actual practitioners and employers so relate to the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to do that job. They are open to people of any age and are not restricted by a person's prior qualifications.

Apprenticeships can be a starting point for a career in the NHS. At the end of your apprenticeship programme, you will achieve an Apprenticeship Certificate confirming the grade of your assessment (Pass, Merit Distinction) and the potential to develop your career further at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

If an existing member of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust staff successfully applies for this apprenticeship vacancy their pay will be protected for the length of the apprenticeship programme if their existing band is equal to or lower than the apprentice role they are applying for. Where their existing band is higher, they would be paid at the top of the band that the apprenticeship vacancy is matched to instead of their existing band.

Main duties of the job

Apprentice is working towards the following job description and should not be expected to perform the full duties of the role until competencies are signed off.

Active member of the Team in providing a safe, stimulating and emotionally safe environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years.

To adhere to Nursery, Ofsted, EYFS and The Royal Free Foundation Trust Policies and procedures.

Working across 3 sites - Royal Free, Chase Farm and Barnet Hospital.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.