Overview
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Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment. By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.
Role summary: St Anthony’s is a Catholic Preparatory School (IAPS) for boys aged 2.5 – 13. It is Roman Catholic but welcomes boys of other faiths. The majority of boys transfer to leading Independent schools. At St Anthony's we pride ourselves in having very high standards of ourselves and our pupils, and believe that stretch and challenge are essential ingredients to real academic success. We are looking to appoint an Early Years Assistant who is passionate about teaching and learning, as well as their own professional development. Interviews will take place as and when suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.
Responsibilities
* To assist with the planning of the curriculum by providing safe, creative and appropriate educational opportunities for all children within an inclusive environment, preparing activities, organising programmes and arranging equipment
* To ensure activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with statutory responsibilities, and to advise the room leader of any concerns over children or equipment
* To follow all school policies, including safeguarding and confidentiality
* To contribute to the school’s standards of physical and emotional care, health and safety, and personal and food hygiene at all times
* Work creatively with children within the EY framework, as instructed by the room leader
* To be involved in positive interactions with children by supporting or providing stimulating activities that respond to their interests and developmental needs
* Ensuring all children have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
* Collaborating with school staff, visiting professionals and agencies, parents, children and families
* Understanding and implementing inclusive practices to ensure all children can learn, interact and fulfill their potential
* Working with the room leader to establish a safe and secure learning environment
* Promoting positive values and good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts in line with policy
* Maintaining a positive approach to continuous professional development
* Actively safeguarding children and young people in the workplace, observing nursery school policies and procedures
The ideal candidate will have
* Essential: Ability to plan effective learning and care programmes under supervision or in collaboration
* Experience of working with children in an Early Years environment
* Proactive and positive team player
* Ability to evaluate own learning needs and seek opportunities
* Ability to relate well to children and adults including colleagues, professionals and parents
* Ability to demonstrate and promote good practice in line with the ethos of the school
* Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication
* Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities
Safeguarding
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Application
Please download, complete and attach the application form. Note that your application will not be considered without this. Applications for Inspired UK (Teaching) 2024-25 can be found on our careers site: https://jobs.inspirededu.com
Additional information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Administrative
* Industry: Education
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