Level 3 Teaching Assistant (2 Permanent Vacancies)

You will have experience of working within early years and will be working with an experienced, warm and welcoming team supporting children with a diverse range of needs in our Nursery, playing a vital role in creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment.

Our pupils are well behaved, friendly and positive about their learning and we have a team of hard-working and supportive staff. The school is a large and friendly school within the community of Darnall.

We need someone who;

• Has a relevant and recognised Level 3 Early Years Qualification https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-years-qualifications-finder
• Has up to date and secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Has a commitment to developing and maximising the potential of our pupils.
• Has experience of using effective strategies to support children with special education needs and children with communication and language needs.
• Has good organisational and interpersonal skills- fully responsive and flexible to the day-to-day challenges in nursery.
• Will lead small group activities under the direction of the class teacher and use a range of strategies to support all children in their learning
• Has excellent literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Will champion phonics and a love of listening to stories and nursery rhymes.
• Will contribute to the learning environment by planning and setting up engaging and appropriate activities.
• Will take on the role of a key person and provide care and support for their specific group of key children.
• Will liaise with and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and parents and other professionals.
• Can model high standards and have high aspirations for our children.
• Can create a happy and welcoming atmosphere.
• Will communicate with parents and develop strong, positive relationships with them.
• Will provide first aid and toileting support when required.
• Will work with colleagues and leaders to contribute to whole school development.
• Have a good level of IT skills for recording observations and incidents, using ClassDojo and CPOMS.