Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the team in the delivery of a flexible, high-quality education and care to meet the needs of the children and their families.
• Undertaking tasks related to classroom and extra-curricular activities.
• Delivery of the designated and enriched curriculum.
• Raising standards through continuous self-evaluation.
• Providing high standards of supervision and pastoral care.

Skills and Expertise

• Experience as a Nursery or Kindergarten Assistant
• Enthusiasm and energy
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and adults
• Teamwork and initiative
• Commitment to developing good relationships with children, staff, parents, and outside agencies
• High expectations, friendliness, hard work, and flexibility
• Outstanding care and development of children’s education
• (Preferably) NVQ Level 3 EY Educator qualified or equivalent, or willingness to train

Job Facilities/Benefits

• Small, friendly school with a strong pastoral and community ethos
• Supportive, caring, and inspiring team
• Fun and exciting children
• Small class sizes
• Excellent development opportunities
• Permanent contract (48 weeks per year)
• 6 weeks (30 days) annual holiday entitlement (10 days summer, 5 days Christmas, 5 days Easter, 10 days at mutually convenient times during term time)
• Salary dependent on experience within the range 22,500 – 26,500 FTE