Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of snacks and meals, cleaning away and washing up.
• Be responsible for a group of children.
• Ensure the safety of children at all times and deal with potential dangers.
• Attend occasional staff meetings and training sessions.
• Inform SLT immediately of any incident detrimental to a child’s well-being.
• Offer ideas and participate in new and improved play activities (e.g., arts and crafts, physical, cooking).

Skills and Expertise

• NVQ Level 2 in Early Years / Play-work / Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
• First Aid Certificate (or willingness to acquire).
• Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to acquire).
• Experience working with children of relevant age.
• Experience working with children with additional needs.
• Ability to encourage and inspire young people.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to work flexibly.

Job Facilities/Benefits

• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Competitive rewards and benefits package.
• Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS.
• Performance and Loyalty Bonus.
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Wellbeing Cash Plan and other benefits.