Early Years Assistant Level 1

Job detailsJob roleOther support rolesVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternFull timeContract typePermanentFull-time equivalent salary£22,366.00 Annually (FTE)The salary is Full Time EquivalentEarly Years Assistant Level 1 job summaryAre you innovative, creative, forward thinking and have a passion for working with children to ensure they get the education they deserve? If so, this may be the opportunity for you to make a real difference.The Federation is an exciting and motivating place to work. We are the schools with no plastic toys, where children use natural materials and there imagination.The successful applicant will work as part of a team within the nursery and will undertake a range of tasks such as:Provide support in the classroom and interact with children, sharing stories or other support duties as specified by senior members of staffProvide learning support to individual childrenAssist in classroom preparationsHelp maintain the cleanliness of the classroom environmentAssist in the supervision of children during the work day, on/off siteProvide feedback to teaching staff on pupil's behaviour and progressWe can offer you:The opportunity to realise your own potential and be part of a team of talented, dedicated and professional staffHappy and motivated childrenA supportive governing body and committed parentsExcellent learning spacesWe require:Experience of working with children aged 2-5Ability to communicate effectively to children and adultsBasic literacy and numeracy to support learning needsTo work as part of a teamSupport children in all areas of personal developmentRecognise forms of discrimination and demonstrate awareness of Child Protection issuesWilling to undertake extra training and developmentMaths & English Grades C/4 or above or equivalentMinimum NVQ Level 2 in childcare or working towards qualificationWe believe it's a privilege to work in a Resourced Maintained Nursery School and a unique opportunity. The school is a part of a federation of maintained nursery schools who work closely together and are very well supported by the local authority. This ensures support guidance, high quality training, networking and opportunities for professional development.Hours of work will be 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday. Wednesday evenings will be required at times for training sessions and supporting the team.The Riccher Federation of Nursery Schools is committed to safeguarding our children. all posts are subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance. We encourage interested candidates to email [email protected] with your telephone number to arrange to discuss the roleCommitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobThis school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.