What skills and experience we're looking for
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Nursery Lead Practitioner (Primary)
Reports to:
Principal
JOB PURPOSE:
To support the teaching staff and teaching assistants in the development and education of pupils in accordance with the aims and policies of the school.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1
Assist teaching staff in the delivery of learning activities and work programmes and undertake
predetermined activities with pupils so that their intellectual and social development (including self-reliance and self-esteem) is fostered.
2
Provide input into the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils to enable the teaching staff to make informed decisions when developing their plans.
3
Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of pupils both in and out of the classroom (including educational visits) to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development in accordance with the school's behaviour management policy.
4
Monitor individual pupil’s progress, achievements and development and report these to the teaching staff/line manager to inform decisions taken regarding the Individual Education Plan, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes for a pupil.
5
Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective communication concerning the pupils' wellbeing.
6
Record pupil information, as specified by the teaching staff/line manager to ensure the schools information systems are maintained.
7
Attend to the personal, social and physical needs of pupils so that their wellbeing is maintained.
8
Prepare and maintain learning equipment and ensure that the classroom is kept clean and tidy.
9
Display and present the pupils' work, under the direction of teaching staff, so that it enhances the classroom environment and celebrates achievement.
10
11
Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training development work and staff reviews as required.
All staff have a requirement to follow the schools Child Protection and Safeguarding Procedure.
Person Specification
Nursery Lead Practitioner
Essential
Desirable
How Identified
Qualifications
NVQ level 6 in Early Years, or equivalent
Paediatric First Aid
Evidence of training and further professional development; Keeping Children Safe in
Education Training; ELSA Trained
Application Form
Experience
Experience working in either EYFS in primary or nursery.
Ability to support the implementation of strategies suggested by colleagues and external advisors.
Experience working 1:1 as well as with small groups under the
guidance of a teacher.
Working in a primary school or nursery.
Evidence of working with learners with challenging behaviour.
Application Form
Job Related Knowledge
Effective support for learners with additional needs and their teachers within a mainstream
school.
Ability to enable independent learning
Interview
Letter of application
Skills and Aptitudes
Effective organisational skills. Commitment, sense of humour and enthusiasm.
Ability to nurture and support vulnerable pupils.
Interview
Letter of application
Other Requirements:
PROFESSIONAL VALUES
Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
The importance of teamwork. Working in partnership with parents and carers.
High personal standards of performance.
Commitment to continuing professional development.
High expectations for all learners. Commitment to high quality childcare and safety.
Good Attendance Record.
Good Health Record.
What the school offers its staff
At St Oswald’s Worleston CE Primary we inspire learning by providing a broad, rich and imaginative curriculum which allows children the freedom to develop their own creativity. There is a strong Christian ethos and solid links exist between the school, Church and the community
Commitment to safeguarding
As a school, we take the safety of our children very seriously and so all candidates will be required to provide current references which will be called upon and checked. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the appointment.