Early Years Educator

Bognor Regis; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Bognor Regis Nursery School is seeking a patient and positive practitioner to support children with special educational needs in our Special Support Centre (SSC). This integrated provision for 3-4 year olds forms part of our Nursery School, led by two SENCos.

You will weave speech and language targets into daily opportunities and small group sessions, supporting communication and interaction while safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing. This post is term-time only.

Qualifications

• Good general education to GCSE level.
• NVQ in Childcare and Education Level 3.
• At least one year's experience working with children aged 3 - 5 years in a nursery setting.
• Demonstrate suitability to work with children

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in the SSC.
• Weave speech and language therapy targets into daily opportunities and small group sessions.
• Support communication and interaction among children.
• Carry out activities to meet developmental needs under SSC guidance.
• Observe and report observations to the SENCo or Key Worker.
• Attend planning staff meetings, in-service training and performance management as required.
• Provide cover for SSC staff when and where required.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of all children and maintain a tidy environment.

Skills

Suitability to work with children

Education

GCSE level

NVQ in Childcare and Education Level 3

Job description

Payment £25,614 pro rata (West Sussex Grade 3 Contract 22.5 hours per week, term time only. We require a patient, positive practitioner to support children with special educational needs in our Special Support Centre, an integrated provision in our Nursery School for (3-4year olds). You will work as part of the SSC team, led by our two SENCos to ensure that children are supported to reach their full potential. Your role will be to facilitate learning based on the individual needs and interests of the children who attend the Special Support Centre who have additional needs. You will support the children by weaving their speech and language therapy targets into daily opportunities and small group sessions. You will also support their communication and interaction with others. The hours of work will be 8:30am - 1pm Monday to Friday, Term Time Only. Bognor Regis Nursery School is an Outstanding setting for children 0-5 with a friendly and experienced staff team. Successful applicants will be supported to develop their practice in this role. Safeguarding Statement Bognor Regis Nursery School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references. This post is subject to the enhanced DBS clearance in line with our commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, references and health checks., Ensure the happiness and security of the children by providing high standards of integrated care and education. Under the direction of the SSC Teaching Staff and Keyworker, carry out activities that are designed to ensure that all children's developmental needs are met. Involve yourself actively (where appropriate) with all children in their activities; stimulate, encourage and extend these explorations. Maintain good order and discipline among the children to ensure their well being and safety (noting relevant policies including Health & Safety, Child Protection etc.). Encourage close involvement of parents and carers in all aspects of their child's development and nursery activities. Demonstrate respect for children's life experience and diversity in terms of language, ability, culture, race and religion. Ensure that all equipment is tidied away and the area is left neat and clean at the end of each session. Observe individual children's development and report observations to the SENCo or Key Worker. Evaluate impact of specific activities, record and share with SENCo or Key Worker. In conjunction with the whole team, take responsibility for looking after the environment including the care and maintenance of the children's equipment. Attend and participate in planning staff meetings, in-service training, performance management and other professional development opportunities as required. Assist with maintenance of areas of the Nursery School. Provide cover for SSC Staff, when and where required. Be vigilant for ensuring the safety of all children entering and leaving the Nursery School building when opening the door at the beginning and end of session and monitoring children and their parents/carers.

• Good general education to GCSE level.
• NVQ in Childcare and Education Level 3
• At least one year's experience working with children aged 3 - 5 years in a nursery setting.
• Demonstrate suitability to work with children