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Woolmer Hill School, Old Woodstock, West Oxfordshire
- Onsite working
- Full time
- Temporary
Posted today, 23 May
Job ref: b6a12e873d6b47919f4f2918995534a2
Full Job Description
- Support teachers and early years practitioners in promoting the learning, development, and well-being of children.
- Encourage children's independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion.
- Provide assistance to children, individually or in groups, to help them engage in activities, access the curriculum, and develop a sense of achievement.
- Provide care for children's physical needs, including changing nappies or clothes as required, and ensuring a hygienic environment., Supporting Learning and Development
- Assist in delivering engaging and age-appropriate learning activities, under the direction of the teacher or early years practitioner.
- Promote inclusion by encouraging participation of all children in learning and play.
- Support the development of communication, language, and social skills through interaction and play.
- Observe and record children's progress, sharing observations with teachers and practitioners.
- Create a safe, stimulating, and welcoming learning environment, managing resources and spaces effectively. Care and Well-being
- Meet children's care needs, including toileting, changing clothes, and ensuring cleanliness.
- Provide emotional support to children, particularly those who may feel upset, anxious, or unwell.
- Support the implementation of positive behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.
- Help maintain children's physical safety and well-being at all times.
- Supervise and assist children during lunchtime, promoting good table manners and ensuring a safe and enjoyable mealtime experience. Planning and Preparation
- Assist with the preparation of resources and setting up activities to create a rich learning environment.
- Read and understand planned activities shared by teachers or practitioners, contributing ideas where appropriate.
- Help to maintain an organised and welcoming classroom environment. Working with Others
- Collaborate with teachers, early years staff, and other professionals to support children's learning and care.
- Communicate effectively with parents and carers, sharing relevant information about their child's day and progress as directed.
- Work as part of a team to ensure a consistent and high-quality approach to early years education and care. Safeguarding and Health & Safety
- Follow school safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the well-being of all children.
- Promote the safety and welfare of children, identifying and reporting concerns appropriately.
- Provide first aid and care for children who have minor injuries or accidents.
- Maintain hygiene standards in the classroom, particularly in relation to changing and toileting. Professional Development
- Reflect on and improve personal practice through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and performance appraisals as required.
- Stay up-to-date with early years education practices, safeguarding policies, and health and safety procedures. Other Responsibilities
- Perform additional duties in line with the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.
- Contribute to the overall ethos and values of the school. Safeguarding Statement The Nursery Assistant must:
- Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g., Keeping Children Safe in Education) and the school's safeguarding policies.
- Promote the safeguarding and welfare of all children in the school. Note : This job description outlines the general responsibilities of the role. Specific tasks may vary, and the postholder may be required to perform other duties within the scope of the role as necessary.
Qualifications GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English andand training maths NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Education and Childcare/NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector or equivalent First-aid training, or willingness to complete itExperience Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting Experience working with children / young people Experience planning and delivering learning activitiesSkills and Good literacy and numeracy skillsknowledge Good organisational skills Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils Excellent verbal communication skills Active listening skills The ability to remain calm in stressful situations Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school contextPersonal qualities Enjoyment of working with children Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils, and promoting the ethos and values of the school Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times Commitment to safeguarding pupil's wellbeing and equality Resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people