What skills and experience we're looking for
• Ability to deliver effective learning and care programmes either under appropriate supervision and guidance or in collaboration.
• Ability to work independently using own initiative.
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to relate well to children and adults including other professionals/carers/parents
• Ability to demonstrate and promote good practice in line with the ethos of the setting both indoors and outdoors.
• Fluent English speaker
• Effectively communicate with adults and children
• Good written, verbal and nonverbal communication
• Proven experience of working with children in an early learning environment
• Experience of working in Nursery in a school environment
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Ability to reflect on learning and care needs and use this knowledge to impact on children’s outcomes e.g. in planning, procurement of resources, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), communication with parents.
What the school offers its staff
Summerhill’s Little Treasures has an exciting opportunity to recruit an experienced, committed and innovative Early Years’ Assistant to join our team. Our setting is a lively, exciting place of learning. We work hard to raise our children’s aspirations and also value the individual achievements of each child. We are passionate about raising standards and improving the life chances of our children. We can offer well motivated, engaging children, and a very supportive staff. We are part of the highly successful Rivers C of E Academy Trust
Commitment to safeguarding
Summerhill’s Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check