Nursery/Preschool Teaching Assistant

Due to the growing success of our Early Years provision, we are looking for a brilliant Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our team so that we can offer 2 year old places to our community and local area.

We are looking for someone to fit into our warm, friendly and caring environment where we continually work hard to provide the best learning environment for our children.

If you are the following then please get in touch:

* Passionate about providing the best for children

Enthusiastic about supporting children's learning in a play-based environment

* Level 3 qualified

* Have experience of working in a childcare / early education setting

* Want to be part of a team that works hard to know every child and develop each individual's learning and talents

Qualifications

Good standard of education especially with regard to literacy and numeracy skills

GCSE Maths and English grade C or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Awareness of/willingness to train to get knowledge and understanding of the Teaching Assistant’s role in supporting teaching and learning across the EYFS curriculum

Knowledge of appropriate behaviour management practices

Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures that contribute to the maintenance of pupil safety and security

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and protocols

Ability to use resources and materials including ICT software and equipment

Skills/Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to support the management of pupil behaviour

Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

Ability to provide support for planning and delivery of learning activities.

Skills to support the effective use of ICT in the classroom.

Ability to organise classroom resources and assist with the maintenance of pupil records

Personal qualities

A diplomatic and patient approach

Efficient and meticulous in organisation

Able to work flexibly, adopt a hands-on approach and respond to unplanned situations

Ability to evaluate own development needs and those of others and to address them

Ability to work in accordance with the school’s policies including health and safety and safeguarding policies

Work Related Circumstances

Must be willing to undertake training as required

Must ensure confidentiality in respect of pupils and information

Commitment to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding

Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety

Commitment to the school's ethos, aims and whole community.