Working 2.5 days a week Wed pm 12-4pm, Thurs 8.30am-4pm, Friday 8.30am-4pm, starting 8 th April or asap C losing date:- Thursday 29/02/24-noon Interviews :-Tuesday 5th March 2024 The governors are very pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to appoint an excellent Teaching and Learning Support Assistant to join our successful Nursery school. We are looking at a Level 2 practitioner to work in our 2 yr old room. We welcome applicants who have proven experience of working with early years will assist with eating, dressing, toileting and hygiene whilst encouraging independence hold an NVQ level 2 qualification in Child care or equivalent have proven experience of working with SEN children in early years have a clear understanding of the of the EYFS curriculum can support planning and implement inclusive learning activities according to the child’s responses can support the maintenance of positive links between home and school by working with parents as partners and by liaising with other agencies are able to contribute to the assessment of pupils through observation, records and discussions with other team members, parents and the Headteacher are willing to be a co-ordinator in an area of learning and will be active in developing / maintaining this in the learning environment, helping to support other members of staff will actively participate in opportunities for professional development will support in a team approach other adults, including students, parents, governors, external agencies will support the maintenance and development of effective partnership working, all year transition / induction between ourselves and surrounding schools and PVI nursery settings within Treehouse Children’s Centre and others locally The school is committed to safeguarding. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. About Us A school we remain Outstanding by Ofsted (July 2023) at an ungraded inspection. A committed staff team and supportive governing body. A caring and nurturing atmosphere within our family orientated school, where everyone matters. Opportunities for further professional development. Key Requirements hold an NVQ level 2 qualification in Child care have proven experience of working with 2 year olds and EAL children in early years Skills and Experience have proven experience of working with 2 year olds SEN experience would be a bonus have a clear understanding of the EYFS curriculum, can support the maintenance of positive links between home and school by working with parents as partners and by liaising with other agencies are able to contribute to the assessment of pupils through observation, records and discussions with other team members, parents and the Head teacher are willing to be a co-ordinator in an EYP area of learning and will be active in developing / maintaining the areas of learning in the EYFS in the learning environment, helping to support and develop other members of staff will actively participate in opportunities for professional development will support in a team approach other adults, including students, parents, governors, external agencies will support the maintenance and development of effective partnership working, all year transition / induction between ourselves and surrounding schools and PVI nursery settings within Treehouse Children’s Centre and others locally Additional Information The school is committed to safeguarding. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. We remind candidates that if you are short listed you will also be asked to fill in a self-disclosure disqualification declaration form We remind candidates that if you are short listed we will also be doing a social media check Please contact Mrs Sue Ridgway- Office Manager / Juliet Levingstone- Headteacher to make an appointment/apply for an application pack & return your applications to the email below. Tel 01782 235065. Email office bentileenursery.co.uk. Bentilee Nursery School, Dawlish Drive, ST2 OHW