Support Workers

These posts will be supporting children within our 2-3 and 3-4 year provisions. You will support the room leader/teacher with planning and environment preparation and act as a key person. You will play an important role in supporting very young children to progress and achieve their full potential. You will be part of a highly effective partnership. You will be supported by the room leader and use techniques such as intensive interaction and objects of reference to maintain a strong focus on children's communication skills. You will have a good understanding of the plan, do, review approach and be knowledgeable in the use of a variety of communication methods, such as Makaton and PECS. Midland Road Nursery School At Midland Road Nursery School we provide care and education for children from 2 to 5 years. We have a highly experienced, professional staff team across the organisation. We provide designated Early Years Enhanced Specialist Provision, supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to achieve the very best they can. We have exciting opportunities for the right candidates to join our highly successful, outstanding school. These posts will be supporting children within our 2-3 and 3-4 year provisions. You will support the room leader/teacher with planning and environment preparation and act as a key person. You will play an important role in supporting very young children to progress and achieve their full potential. You will be part of a highly effective partnership. You will be supported by the room leader and use techniques such as intensive interaction and objects of reference to maintain a strong focus on children's communication skills. You will have a good understanding of the plan, do, review approach and be knowledgeable in the use of a variety of communication methods, such as Makaton and PECS. The successful applicants will play an important role, working with colleagues to support children's progress. They will be joining a team of knowledgeable, hardworking and highly motivated practitioners and will support them in ensuring high quality nursery provision. The right candidates will

• Have an understanding of how to enable young children to make the very best progress they can, including children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities
• Have the ability to build trust and strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Be able to work as a member of a team to support children and their families
• Provide and maintain stimulating learning environments for children both indoors and outdoors
• Have knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and contribute to planning the curriculum
• Have significant knowledge and experience of working with children with SEND
• Be flexible and adaptable, willing to respond to changes at short notice
• Demonstrate a strong ability to have fun and play with children; noticing, interacting and extending their knowledge and skills at all times
• Be able to adhere to and follow the federation policies and procedures, demonstrating integrity and professionalism at all times