Fixed Term Early years teaching Assistant

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead; Mid Sussex; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead is seeking a dedicated childcare assistant to support early years learners. The role requires NVQ childcare qualification or equivalent, GCSE C in literacy and numeracy, and relevant safeguarding training.

Candidates should have experience with young children and in school environments, plus ability to work under direction and independently. Additional responsibilities include supporting children with SEN, assisting with activities, and

Qualifications

• NVQ childcare qualification or equivalent.
• GCSE Grade C literacy and numeracy.
• First Aid Training.
• Safeguarding Training.
• Experience of working with young children.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Experience of organising activities/experiences for children.
• Experience of working in a school environment.
• Able to work under direction and on own initiative.
• Experience of working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Experience of working with children who have special educational needs.
• Experience of applying targets from individual educational plans.
• Record keeping for SEN/foundation stage/primary aged children.

Skills

Calm and patient

Empathetic

Organised and reliable

Confidentiality

Resourceful and flexible

Effective Communication

Willing to gain knowledge of learning

Health & Safety awareness

Child protection/safeguarding

Knowledge of child development

Education

Relevant NVQ childcare qualification or equivalent

GCSE Grade C literacy and numeracy

First Aid Training

Safeguarding Training

Experience working with young children

Job description

Relevant NVQ childcare qualification or equivalent

• GCSE Grade C literacy and numeracy
• First Aid Training
• Safeguarding TrainingExperience
• Experience of working with young children
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of organising activities/experiences for children
• Experiences of working in a school environment
• Able to work under direction and on own initiative
• Experience of working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Experience of working with children who have special educational needs
• Experience of applying targets from individual educational plans
• Record keeping for SEN/foundation stage/primary aged children

Knowledge

• Be willing to gain knowledge of the learning processes and needs of specific children
• Health & Safety
• Child protection/safeguarding
• Child development
• Knowledge of acceptable behaviours for children of different ages
• Understanding of how to ensure good behaviour through positivereinforcement
• Knowledge of Special Educational Needs, in particular speech and language,learning skills, social interaction and self-help skills
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage/National Curriculum

Equal opportunities and inclusion

Personal Qualities and Skills

• Calm and patient
• Empathetic
• Organised and reliable
• Confidentiality
• Resourceful and flexible
• Tolerant
• Effective Communicaton