What skills and experience we're looking for
In this role, your duties and responsibilities will include assisting with the planning and curriculum, using the EYFS for guidance. Helping with the setup of classrooms and playrooms, and then tidying away after. You will have the opportunity to act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met. The successful candidate will be able to teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experience, ensuring that children are kept safe. It is therefore important that you understand the child protection procedures and when to follow them.
For a complete Job Description and Person Specification, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.
Benefits include Uniform - Polo tops, fleeces and T-Shirts. Access to continuous professional training for all staff to keep skills updated, and a highly supportive culture.
What the school offers its staff
The Willows Preschool is based in the grounds of North Bradley Primary School, with whom we hold strong links.We are open from 09.00 - 15.00, term time only. An earlier start of 8.30 is currently offered but can be subject to demand.We care for children from two years, including funded two year olds, until they reach school age.Our vision statement fully incorporates what we feel is important when choosing a preschool for your child:
• We aim to create an environment in which children are valued and respected
• We aim to nurture and support children in their social, emotional and physical development
• We aim to support children in increasing their independence, confidence and self-esteem
How we will do this:
• By forming good relationships with children and their families
• By teaching through play, allowing them to learn about the world in which they live, and being good role models.
• Through staff having good working knowledge, and experience of, the curriculum and the EYFS.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.