113 jobs found in Portsmouth

To be a reliable member of a team, to work with flexibility and co-operation. ● To develop positive relationships with parents, carers, other staff and professional agencies. ● Assist with the supervision of children at play, meal and sleep times. ● To understand that each child is an individual and have understanding of or be prepared to develop knowledge of childcare and child development. ● To observe and record all children’s progress and achievements. ● To assist with planning age appropriate activities for the children and with creating a stimulating and attractive environment. ● To attend parent evenings and assist in the promotion of the nursery as required. ● To attend all staff meetings and training sessions as relevant. ● To assist with the care, security and maintenance of all equipment and toys within the nursery. ● To be responsible for participating in self development including appraisals. ● To share the responsibility for health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness...

To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 2-5 years. ● To ensure that the preschool nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others. ● To developing partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development. ● To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Deputy Nursery Manager/Nursery Manager ● To complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship to provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times. ● To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress. ● To understand and work to the nurseries policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies. ● To plan activities which ensure each child is supported. ● To be a key person. ● To ensure records are properly...

To understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to manage child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies ● Ensure confidentiality with regard to the staff, parents and children is adhered to at all times ● To help children and families to settle into the nursery’s routine and environment ● To support children in their everyday interaction with others and development of social skills ● To work as part of a team to provide a high quality early years curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage

● To supervise and run lunchtime play activities ● Running afternoon interventions and supporting pupils in the classroom, including SEND pupils ● To supervise the day-to-day running of the after school club whilst adhering to policies and procedures ● To ensure the wellbeing and safeguarding of all the children and staff ● Liaise with the School’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) ● To plan and organise the delivery of a variety of play activities and experiences appropriate to the children’s age and development stages and provide a termly plan/timetable to the Wrap Around Care Manager ● Meet regularly with the Wrap Around Care Manager to discuss planning and report on progress of the provision ● To supervise and set clear expectations for all staff working in the after school club ● Liaise with outside agencies where appropriate ● To attend training as agreed with the Wrap Around Care Manager to support your development ● To keep attendance records of children using the extended...

● Supporting safe, fun and engaging play activities before and after school ● Helping set up creative games and activities ● Building positive relationships with children aged 3–11 ● Learning on the job while gaining a nationally recognised qualification

To contribute to a high quality caring environment for children. This includes creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, spiritually, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities. ● To attend team meetings and contribute ideas. ● To provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding under supervision. ● To assist with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children. ● To provide adult interaction with children in the school. ● To be aware of the school’s confidentiality policy. ● Support staff and engage in a good staff team. ● To attend all out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evenings, summer fayres and Christmas party. ● Contribute to good standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the school. ● To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the...

To provide a safe and stimulating environment and provide high quality activities in consultation with children to support their varying needs ● To ensure that all activities are carried out within an equal opportunities framework ● To develop and maintain good relationships and communication with parents/carers and other professionals working with the children ● Assist with healthy snack preparation and delivery ● To assist in maintaining material and equipment and ensure that the After School Club maintains a good standard of cleanliness and hygiene at all times ● To keep abreast of developments and all aspects of Childcare through information given by the Director/Manager/Deputy Manager and through attending regular training ● To attend staff meetings and Inset days as required

Support children and young people’s freely chosen, self-directed play by enhancing the play using appropriate intervention style. Foster children and young people’s development in line with their culture, age and stage of development. ● Build playful relationships with children, recognising professional boundaries. ● Provide a diverse, inclusive and accessible setting for all children and young people, taking into consideration any additional requirements they may have. ● Observe children and young people playing, including how they interact with different environments, other children and young people and staff. Keep reflective records to inform future planning. ● Reflect individually and as part of a team to improve Playwork practice. ● Advocate for all children and young people’s right to play when liaising with parents, carer givers, colleagues, local residents and other professionals. ● Facilitate the creation of inspiring play spaces with opportunities to include a range of...

● Helping to establish and run a new after school club from day one ● Supporting children aged 3–11 through play, activities and structured sessions ● Assisting with setting up creative games and outdoor learning experiences ● Building positive relationships with children and colleagues ● Working closely with experienced staff while studying towards your Level 2 qualification

Supporting and supervising and providing particular welfare/personal/hygiene/medical/therapeutic support for children with SEN and ensure their safety. ● Assisting with promoting inclusion by establishing constructive relationships with children and interacting with them according to their individual needs and by assisting in the implementation of the nursery’s additional and different provision map ● Encouraging children’s interactions and engagement with activities. ● Assisting with the development and implementation of individual education/behaviour plans and personal care programmes and providing specific support. ● Providing cover for members of staff, if required. ● Monitoring and recording children’s progress and report as required.

Role To support the team in delivering high-quality care and learning opportunities, while completing a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification for 12 months and 1 day. The role combines hands-on experience with structured training. Key Responsibilities - Assist in planning and delivering play-based learning activities. - Support children’s personal, social, emotional and physical development. - Help with daily routines including meals, toileting and sleep times. - Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating learning environment. - Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families. - Follow all safeguarding, EYFS and health & safety procedures. - Attend training sessions, submit coursework and engage with assessor visits. Requirements - Passion and genuine interest in working with young children. - Willingness to learn, reflect and grow professionally. - Enhanced DBS required. - Right to work in the UK.

Could you inspire our children to dream BIG?   If you are looking to kick start your career in childcare an apprenticeship with Mama Bear’s Day Nursery could be for you. An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised Early Years Qualification whilst working in a nursery where you will learn all the practical skills and knowledge needed to become a successful practitioner. Mama Bear's Day Nursery is currently recruiting for an Early Years Apprentice to join our friendly setting based in Bridgwater. Our setting offers a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment to children and is focused on providing outstanding care to children from 3 months old to 4 years of age. You will work alongside trained practitioners who will support and mentor you to ensure that you fulfil your potential and become the best practitioner you can be. Mama Bear's Day Nursery will be behind you every step of the way where you will also be supported by a local...

Could you inspire our children to dream BIG?   If you are looking to kick start your career in childcare an apprenticeship with Mama Bear’s Day Nursery could be for you. An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised Early Years Qualification whilst working in a nursery where you will learn all the practical skills and knowledge needed to become a successful practitioner.   Mama Bear's Day Nursery is currently recruiting for an Early Years Apprentice to join our friendly setting based in Speedwell, Bristol. Our setting offers a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment to children and is focused on providing outstanding care to children from 3 months old to 4 years of age.   You will work alongside trained practitioners who will support and mentor you to ensure that you fulfil your potential and become the best practitioner you can be. Mama Bear's Day Nursery will be behind you every step of the way where you will also be...

Could you inspire our children to dream BIG? If you are looking to kick start your career in childcare an apprenticeship with Mama Bear’s Day Nursery could be for you. An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised Early Years Qualification whilst working in a nursery where you will learn all the practical skills and knowledge needed to become a successful practitioner. Mama Bear's Day Nursery is currently recruiting for an Early Years Apprentice to join our friendly setting based in Plymouth. Set in an oasis of peaceful countryside within the city, Fort View is our smallest nursery but set in one of our largest gardens. Children benefit from a cosy home from home environment yet have the opportunity to explore and benefit from an extensive outdoor space. Our setting offers a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment to children and is focused on providing outstanding care to children from 3 months old to 4 years of age. You...

Childcare Apprenticeship - Cherry Tree Day Nursery Shoots Training are currently looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable individual to complete their Level 2 or 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Cherry Tree Day Nursery. Cherry Tree Day Nursery have a garden area and 5 rooms that are free flow. You will be caring for children from birth and 5 years. Your duties as an apprentice will include: Setting up the rooms in morning, planning and preparing the day’s activities, and assisting in creating a stimulating environment. Will be tidying away at the end of every day and overseeing general housekeeping duties. Undertaking all aspects of personal care, including nappy changing, toileting and assist with feeding. Attending monthly staff meetings and undertaking ongoing training. You will learn the role of a practitioner with guidance. Once ready, will be allocated a small key group of children. You will ensure nursery and...

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Apple Tree Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Apple Tree Day Nursery, Portsmouth. Apple Tree Day Nursery is a family run business. We opened our doors back in 2006! We are passionate about providing children a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment to play and learn in. As a boutique nursery school your children will have the same key worker throughout the academic year until it is time for them to graduate up to the next, which is great for their development. Plus they will see the same faces every day, which is crucial for their learning within these first few years. Staff are qualified, DBS checked, first aid trained, with up-to-date safeguarding and food hygiene training. If your little ones are happy and confident on arrival that’s fantastic! If there are...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Top Tots Day Nursery Fort Purbrook Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Top Tots Day Nursery Fort Purbrook, Portsmouth. At Top Tots Day Nursery we provide a safe and happy environment that you would expect at home with the fun, stimulating, educational and social environment of a group setting. We have 3 age group rooms, baby room, toddlers and preschool. These are well planned with resources that interest the children and spark curiosity and imagination. We enjoy nothing more than getting messy with craft and being creative. Our curriculum is challenging, broad and of a high quality which is based on learning through play and extending the children’s interests whilst having high aspirations for them. Children’s individuality is embraced; we might one day be going to the moon and the next working in a robot factory!...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Big Discoveries LTD Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Big Discoveries in Porchester. Based in the heart of Portchester, Big Discoveries Nursery is located in the Portchester Community Centre. We provide quality childcare for children aged 0-5. Here at Big Discoveries Nursery we have a child-focussed approach to learning, with easily accessible resources and free-flow to the garden. We had our latest inspection in October 2024 and were graded as outstanding in all areas of our provision to provide a safe, happy, caring, challenging and stimulating environment for your child to make big discoveries to help children to develop a love for learning in order to become curious, independent learners to enable all children to become happy and confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors to...

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Growing Places, Oak Meadow Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Growing Places Oak Meadow. Our Growing Places approach is inspired by the values of the Reggio Emilia nurseries and pre-schools in Italy. This is an inspirational approach that builds a culture that respects childhood and allows each child to have daily opportunities to play, explore, discover, communicate and develop tolerant, understanding relationships. Bringing together, children, parents and staff in a journey of education.  We currently have five award winning nurseries, all registered with Ofsted as GOOD and OUTSTANDING, within Havant, Waterlooville and Fareham.. We have babies, family and pre-school room and we care for children between 3 months to 4 Years. Our additional opportunities include Physical...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Growing Places Oak Meadow Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Growing Places Oak Meadows. Our Growing Places approach is inspired by the values of the Reggio Emilia nurseries and pre-schools in Italy. This is an inspirational approach that builds a culture that respects childhood and allows each child to have daily opportunities to play, explore, discover, communicate and develop tolerant, understanding relationships. Bringing together, children, parents and staff in a journey of education. We currently have five award winning nurseries, all registered with Ofsted as GOOD and OUTSTANDING, within Havant, Waterlooville and Fareham. Our rooms are Babies, Family and Pre-School Our additional opportunities include Physical Project, Outdoor Forest School, weekly outings and weekly visits to our outdoor provision, Little...