Early Years Practitioner

Silverdale Primary Academy; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

Silverdale Primary Academy in England seeks an Early Years Teaching and Learning Worker (occasional cover) to support pupils in EYFS under guidance, addressing needs and encouraging curiosity. Reporting to the Headteacher, you will provide curriculum support to students and staff within the academy.

Essential criteria include supporting EYFS learning, SEND, and completing induction. Roles include assisting with lessons, first aid, and safeguarding, with flexible working options encouraged.

Qualifications

• Supporting children’s learning in EYFS.
• Supporting vulnerable pupils with SEND.
• Completion of Academy Induction.
• First Aid Paediatric training desirable.
• Strong understanding of EYFS curriculum and planning.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up provision for pupils in Early Years.
• Provide pastoral support and monitor pupil progress.
• Support teachers with planning, resources and assessment.
• Deliver structured activities and assist with learning goals.
• Liaise with staff and parents to strengthen relationships.
• Support enrichment and extracurricular activities when needed.

Skills

EYFS support

SEND support

First Aid

Teamwork

Digital literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Early Years

Job description

Location Silverdale Primary Academy

Salary Salary Range - Pro-rata - £20,047

Silverdale Primary Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details

Salary Salary Range - Pro-rata - £20,047

Contractual hours 32.5

Basis Part Time

Region Newcastle under Lyme

Post

Teaching and Learning in EY (occasional cover) Level 3

Purpose: To work in Early Years, under guidance, providing support in addressing the needs of pupils, encouraging curiosity and enabling success.

Reporting to: Headteacher

Responsible for: Providing curriculum support to students and staff within the academy,

Liaison: Headteacher, School Business Manager, Early Years Lead, Class teacher

Support for pupils

• Assist in the setting up of provision for pupils in Early Years
• Attend to pupils’ personal needs and provide advice to assist in their social, health and hygiene development
• Participate in the comprehensive assessment of pupils to determine need
• Provide pastoral support to vulnerable pupils within the school environment
• Assist children in matters of personal needs and their general health including first aid and welfare matters
• Provide structured support in accordance with specific curriculums and routines supervised by the EY Lead
• Contribute to raising standards by ensuring high expectations are promoted for pupils
• Involvement in the implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour/Support/mentoring plans
• Provide general support to pupils, ensuring their safety, by complying with good Health and Safety practice
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

Support for the teacher

• To act as Cover Supervisor during teacher absence under the direction of a teacher/designated member of staff. Cover will be in accordance with the nationally agreed protocols and as provided for in the Education Act 2002. (The role of Cover Supervisor will be to supervise and take sole responsibility, for short term cover only, for a class/groups who are undertaking pre-planned work or where pupils are able to undertake effective, self- directed learning)
• Support the teacher in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans.
• Assist in maintaining classroom discipline through the implementation of the schools Behaviour Policy and routines
• Provide support to pupils to achieve early learning goals
• Monitor individual pupil progress and report achievement, next steps and concerns to the teacher
• Assist the teacher in monitoring pupils’ response to learning activities with accurate recording as directed
• Contribute to ideas, materials and learning strategies in order to enhance learning experience
• Support the Academy enrichment and extension programmes by supporting the co-ordinating and organising pupils attending extra-curricular activities or other out of school activities under the guidance of a teacher
• Liaise with parents to strengthen relationships
• Provide general admin support, classroom activities e.g. produce worksheets for agreed activities

Support for School

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with
• Be aware of and comply with Academy policies and procedures relating to child protection, Restrictive Physical Intervention, health & safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Liaise effectively with teachers/parents/guardian, welfare officers, health visitors and other professional staff as part of the routine consultative process
• Contribute to overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Attend relevant meetings as directed
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as directed
• Assist with pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes
• Assist in providing a purposeful and supportive environment for learning
• Be aware of the confidential nature of issues related to home/pupil/teacher/Academy

Support for the curriculum

• Provide support in Reading, Writing, Maths and SEND strategies
• Support the use of digital technology in learning
• Contribute to the planning, evaluation and implementation
• Contribute to the development of Academy policies through participation in working parties
• Contribute to the development, preparation and dissemination of appropriate materials

General

This job description has to be read in conjunction with the overall requirements of responsibilities identified within relevant conditions of service

Whilst every effort has been made to identify the main duties and responsibilities, each individual task may not be specifically identified

Colleagues will be expected to comply with reasonable requests from their line manager/senior staff to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified within this job description

Colleagues are expected to be courteous to other colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers

The Academy will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments to the job and working environment to enable access to employment for disabled applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition

This job description is current at the date shown but following consultation may be changed by the Headteacher (Academy) to reflect or anticipate the changing demands of the post commensurate with the grade and job title.

The Academy staffing structure will be subject to periodic review to reflect the changing opportunities and constraints that arise.

Date

Personal Specifications: Early Years Key Worker- Teaching and Learning (occasional cover) Level 3 in Early Years Early years qualifications list: UK only - GOV.UK

Essential Criteria

Measured By

Experience

• Supporting children’s learning in EYFS
• Supporting vulnerable pupils with SEND
• Both Nursery and Reception- desirable
• KS1 experience- desirable

AF/I Qualifications/Training

• Completion of Academy Induction
• NVQ Level 3 for Early Years Early years qualifications list: UK only - GOV.UK
• First Aid Paediatric training- desirable

AF/I Knowledge/Skills

• Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice
• Good understanding of the areas of learning in Early Years, including the EYFS Curriculum
• Knowledge of pupils with SEND and how to assist their needs
• Knowledge of EYFS planning for continuous provision- desirable
• Understanding the role of the adult in EYFS learning- desirable
• Use of equipment and technology
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to able to relate well to a wide audience
• Work constructively as part of a team whilst being able to demonstrate initiative
• Effective use of digital technology to support learning

AF/I/A Behavioural Attributes

• Child focused
• Friendly yet professional and respectful approach which demonstrates support and shows mutual respect
• Open, honest and an active learner
• Takes responsibility and accountability
• Committed to the needs of the pupils, parents and other stakeholders and challenge barriers and blocks to providing an effective service
• Demonstrates ‘can do’ attitude including suggesting solutions, participating, trusting and encouraging others and achieving expectations
• Is committed to the provision and improvement of quality service provision
• Adaptable to change/embraces and welcomes change
• Acts with pace and urgency being energetic, enthusiasm and decisive
• Ability to learn from experiences and challenges
• Committed to the continuous development of self and others by keeping up to date and shareing knowledge, encouraging new ideas, seeking new opportunities and challenges, open to ideas and developing new skills

AF/I

AF- Application Form A- Assessment I- Interview

This job description is current at the date shown but following consultation may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate the changing demands of the post commensurate with the grade and job title.

The Academy staffing structure will be subject to periodic review to reflect the changing opportunities and constraints that arise.