Nursery Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Nursery Assistant to join a vibrant primary school in Knutsford. This full-time role offers the chance to work closely with children, supporting their learning and development while being part of a collaborative staff team. You will have the opportunity to lead activities in core curriculum areas, assist children with additional needs, and create engaging resources. This position promises a fulfilling experience where your contributions will make a significant impact on young learners' lives. If you're passionate about education and eager to support children's growth, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a UK primary school is essential.
• Knowledge of supporting children with additional needs is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and interventions for children across all curriculum areas.
• Lead groups in core curriculum activities like Phonics and Maths.
• Assist in daily routines and manage behaviour.

Skills

Experience in UK primary schools

Support for children with additional needs

Knowledge of Phonics, Reading, Maths, and Writing

Behaviour management

Education

Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Education Studies Degree

Psychology Degree

Tools

Safeguarding training

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a confident and knowledgeable Nursery Assistant to join a successful primary school in Knutsford. This is a great opportunity for a Nursery Assistant to secure a long-term role where they can contribute to the development of children and be part of a dynamic staff team. The role is full-time, starting in September, and will continue for a full academic year.

The school has a generous and positive staff team who work hard to provide children with an inspiring and broad experience of school. Children are given a wide range of learning and play opportunities and are encouraged to be independent learners. The successful candidate will be required to support one child with additional needs, including autism, although undiagnosed due to the child's age. You will also work with groups and individuals on learning, play, and craft activities, contribute to the daily running of the classroom, create resources, carry out assessments, and manage behaviour.

This role will involve:

1. Providing specific support and interventions for children across all curriculum areas
2. Leading groups in activities in core curriculum areas such as Phonics, Reading, Maths, and Writing
3. Working with individuals on learning and development activities
4. Preparing resources and areas within the setting
5. Carrying out assessments and recording information
6. Assisting in the daily routines for children
7. Working with children on a range of learning and play activities, indoors and outdoors
8. Liaising with parents
9. Duration – Ongoing
10. Position – Nursery Assistant
11. Full-time, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm daily

Experience, Training, and Qualifications:

• Previous experience working within a UK primary school
• Supporting in Early Years, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Minimum Level 2), Education Studies Degree, Psychology Degree, or similar
• Up-to-date Safeguarding and Prevent training issued in the last 12 months – free online Safeguarding training with Prospero is available if needed

To be eligible for this role with Prospero Teaching, you must:

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application at a cost if you don’t already have one
• Provide two professional references covering the past 2 years