Nursery Assistant Review

by Bright Horizons

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I don't dream of working in a nursery for my whole life. However this is a good company to work for for a short amount of time. Its a way of getting easy money and you dont have to take work home with you. For me its about getting experience with younger children.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Within the room i work in, i feel hugely valued. It can get a little argumentative between some staff, however i have been encouraged to fit in well and everyone has been warmly welcoming towards me.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My supervisor is with me almost all the time. she constantly is guiding me and ensuring i am sure on the tasks i am giving. Its important i know what i am doing for the safety of the children around me.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Its a very busy job but i like being busy. The job includes a lot of running round and cleaning up after young children. Often more than 20 children in a room at a time. You just need to use your initiative and have your eyes open at all times.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I feel that i have a huge responsibility. Looking after someone else's children is obviously a big responsibility and its one that i value when i am their.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I think this placement has given me insight into how children should be looked after. I think that one day the skills i have built up from this placement will make me a great parent.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • It can be a stressful environment and sometimes can get a bit awkward between some staff who don't agree. i find that often supervisors are not respected in the right way and people often do what they want.

    3/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • It was very well set up., It took some time to get the CRB check through. However my hours and start date were all very organised. I felt that it was successful overall.

    3/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I have had a lot of training. the company have a large training pack which has recently been introduced. This involves carrying out different activities within the nursery and proving my abilities.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • 1/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I dont really know much about the future prospects for myself with the organisation. however i do know that the company are national which means i can be moved around if wanted.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • The employees at the work place were keen to socialise outside of work. There were different things organised which i was happy to get involved with.

    3/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Cambridge is very expensive to live in. Rent was high and the food was even more expensive compared to the north east of England where i am from. This meant planning meals and saving money.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • The nightlife in the area is acceptable. It is not the best i have been involved in, however it was what you made of it.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes plenty. Different social outings were arranged among staff. The different things varied depending on the time of year. Less people were interested during the winter.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Education/Teaching

East of England

November 2013