What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate must have:
• A recognised level 3 qualification or the equivalent
• Have up to date knowledge of the importance of nurturing and the impact it has on the outcomes for children
• Be an outstanding practitioner with high expectations for all children
• Be proficient in supporting the delivery of all aspects of teaching and learning
• Be an effective communicator and able to work in collaboration with colleagues
• Be flexible and resourceful whilst always putting the needs of the child first
What the school offers its staff
Diamond Hall Infant Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to be fully committed to our safeguarding policies and procedures, in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
Pre-employment checks and references will be sought and the successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
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.