What skills and experience we're looking for
• Qualifications
NVQ level III, CACHE level III certificate in pre-school practice or equivalent
Experience
Previous experience of working with young children in Foundation Stage
• Knowledge
A sound knowledge and understanding of early childhood development and of how children learn
Good understanding of:
Child development and its importance
Planning, assessment and observations
Up-to-date knowledge of Early Years Curriculum and documentation
Understanding of how a Keyworker system operates
Understanding of equal opportunities
Basic knowledge of safety issues involved in operating a pre-school
Appreciation of need for discretion and maintaining confidentiality
• Skills
Ability to plan and organise
Good communication skills (both written and oral)
Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibility and own position with in these
Ability to effectively use ICT to support learning
Ability to work on own initiative
• Safeguarding
Suitability to work with children
Is aware of the policy of safeguarding and promoting
the welfare of children
What the school offers its staff
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Commitment to safeguarding
WIJPS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate. We may also conduct online searches as part of our safeguarding procedures.