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Early years practitioner

Canterbury
St Faith's Prep
Early years teaching assistant
Posted: 18 February
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We are seeking enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners to join our friendly Nursery team. You should be experienced in planning inspiring activities for children aged 2-4 to explore and enjoy. We have 2 roles available, a full time and part time.

The successful candidate will have a Level 3 in Early Years Education.

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a track record of high-quality teaching and supporting children within the Early Years Foundation Stage. We invite applications from experienced candidates to contribute further to standards of excellence, who love children and aspire to work in a happy and fulfilling environment.

Purpose of the job

To provide high standards of care and education for all children attending the nursery whilst adhering to all policies & procedures.

Relationships

The post holder is directly responsible to the Headteacher and the Nursery Manager and works closely with other Early Years staff.

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

2 roles available, part time and full time

Hours: Full time (40 hours per week). Part time, 24.5 hours per week. Mon - Weds (2 days 8:30am - 3:30pm and 1 day 8am - 5:30pm). Both roles are year round.

Salary: £12.60 per hour / £16,053.00 (part time) / £26,208.00 pa (FTE)

Benefits:

1. 5% employer pension
2. Shopping discount card
3. Pro rata holiday, up to 25 days a year + bank holidays
4. Staff discount on nursery fees
5. Discretionary Christmas stand down
6. Free lunch during term time
7. Access to the group's counselling scheme
8. Access to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L5
9. On site parking
10. Personal accident at work cover

Main Responsibilities:

11. To have due regard for the education of all pupils in the nursery in accordance with the aims, objectives and values.
12. To provide pastoral care as an integral part of performing duties as an Early Years Educator.
13. To share in the corporate responsibility for the wellbeing and control of all pupils in the nursery.
14. To follow the policies for the smooth running of the school as laid down in the Staff Handbook.
15. To plan lessons effectively in accordance with the school’s Schemes of Work and Programmes of Study.
16. To teach in as exciting and stimulating a way as possible in order to inculcate a love of learning and of school, at the same time having high expectations of pupils and their performance.
17. To keep up to date with assessment, record keeping and reporting.
18. To attend relevant courses and stay abreast of developments in education in general and personal area of expertise in particular.
19. To be supportive of, all events taking place within the school.
20. To be part of the Early Years team, planning and implementing activities, delivering effective teaching and learning.
21. To be committed to safeguarding children and want to make a difference to improving all children’s learning outcomes; encouraging confident and independent learners.
22. To establish positive partnerships with parents, ensuring a cohesive approach to their child’s welfare and progression.

Person Specification:

23. The successful candidate will have a Level 3 in Early Years Education.
24. Experience of working in a nursery.
25. Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development.
26. Knowledge & Understanding
27. Demonstrates an enthusiasm and passion for teaching and working with children in EYFS.
28. Ability to monitor, assess, record and report pupil’s progress

Skills & Aptitudes

29. Ability to create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment.
30. Be able to develop and maintain good professional relationships and contribute positively to all aspects of School life.
31. Be able to motivate and inspire pupils.
32. Excellent communication skills, in verbal and written form
33. Excellent organisational and time management skills.
34. A good standard of written, oral and IT skills.

Disposition

35. Professionalism in all areas such as punctuality, work ethic, honesty, reliability and collaboration.
36. Willingness to work throughout the school if needed.
37. A positive and child-centred approach to teaching with the ability to inspire an enthusiasm for learning.
38. Commitment to the safety and welfare of all pupils.
39. A ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to work hard to get things done.
40. Strong team working skills.
41. Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
42. High degrees of self-confidence, personal energy and dynamism.
43. Personal warmth, good rapport with pupils, colleagues and parents.
44. Excellent organisational skills and ability to work effectively under pressure.
45. Appropriate levels of personal presentation.
46. An understanding of, and commitment to, the School’s ethos.
47. Good sense of humour and the flexibility and
48. Willingness to be involved in School life.

For the full job description, please see the candidate pack attached.

Safeguarding Statement

St Faith's Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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