Nursery Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Durham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Assistant to support learning across a Durham nursery/primary setting on a full-time basis. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with varied SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD and PMLD, and delivering targeted intervention sessions to boost progress.

You will work closely with Class Teachers to adapt approaches to different needs, support pupils at breaktimes and lunchtimes, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning

Qualifications

• Qualification in Teaching/Childcare is desirable.
• Experience of working with Children in UK schools.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with varied SEN on 1:1 and small-group bases.
• Deliver intervention sessions to small groups to boost understanding and progress.
• Adapt teaching approaches to different learning needs and styles in collaboration with teachers.
• Support across the school at breaktimes and lunchtimes as required.

Skills

Relationship building

Positive attitude

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification

Job description

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Assistant to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational Nursery/ Primary Schools across Durham on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.

About the Role:

• The role will involve supporting pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups. The different types of SEN that pupils have may include ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD and PMLD.
• The role will also involve delivering intervention sessions to small groups of pupils to boost their understanding and progress
• A key part of the role will be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.
• The role will also involve supporting across the School at breaktimes and lunchtimes as required.

About the School:

• The role is based in an inspirational Nursery/Primary School in Durham.
• There are opportunities to support children from 2-5 years old.
• The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Pay, Hours and Contract:

• Pay - Between 88-110 per day
• Hours - 08.30-15:30
• Contract - Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2027. Temporary Contract.
• Start Date - 2nd November
• Location - Durham

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired)
• Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK
• An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive, and positive nature
• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references that cover the last two years

About Prospero:

• Prospero Teaching is a Supply Agency that has branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover.
• We also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.

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