In August of last year I started a job at a nursery where I became the out of school practitioner. I applied with no child care experience or qualifications but this was known to my now manager. I also offered to be a supply worker, which I did not mind at the time as they had the decency to check with me about when I would be able to come in or cover for anyone absent, they now however hand me my timetable with several hours added that have not been discussed. After a recent visit from the “big guy” I and several of my colleagues are expected to take several courses and training opportunities to help us perform better in our classes. What is being asked of me is not what I originally signed up for. I am alone expected to cover a class of up to 20 children on my own. If this is questioned they mention they are short staffed and trying their best. Due to this I am unable to clean the room properly or do the dishes on time which has been brought up to me several times. A few of the children do not respect me or the nursery, and when I have brought up how difficult I find it to control them on my own, I am told to assert myself and simply just keep trying. I have experienced what I would call bullying in front of my boss by other staff members only to have to defend myself. I was then praised for how I handled the situation on my own by said boss. The way my managers talk to me and blame me for things that are out of my control are really starting to wear on me. I am planning on quitting, but I’m curious if I need to put in a two weeks notice? I can’t bare the thought of how they will treat me when going back.