Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Assist and support nursery teaching staff, other support staff and/or the Head Teacher with the care, welfare and educational needs of nursery children attending mornings and/or afternoon school. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Using acquired skills, support and deliver learning programmes for delegated whole class activities and individual/groups of children Contribute to the development of work programmes in order to facilitate an imaginative and stimulating nursery curriculum in the classroom, the outside area and on school visits Provide input into the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils to enable the teaching staff to make informed decisions when developing their plans and to fulfil the needs of your key worker children Monitor individual pupil’s progress, achievements and development and report these to the teaching staff/line manager to inform decisions taken regarding the Individual Education Plan, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes for a pupil Record pupil information as specified by the teaching staff/line manager to ensure the schools information systems are maintained Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of pupils both in and out of the classroom (including educational visits) to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development in accordance with the school's behaviour management policy Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective communication concerning the pupils' well being Prepare the school for the arrival of the children each day Prepare and maintain learning resources and school consumables, ensuring availability for classroom usage. Ensure that the classroom is kept tidy so that the needs of the lesson plans are met in a safe learning environment, which complies with relevant health and safety requirements Attend to the personal and physical needs of pupils so that their well-being is maintained

Training:
Full induction training including Safeguarding and first aid  will be provided Additional opportunities for on-the job training will be offered as identified and appropriate

Training Outcome:
Employment as a Level 3 Practitioner

Employer Description:
We are the only maintained Nursery School in Cheshire East and provide high quality care and education with a dedicated staff team to children aged 2-4 years old. We take pride in our nursery environment, providing fun and motivating activities for children to engage and learn. Our qualified teachers plan and deliver activities following the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. We aim to follow the children's interests and build up the knowledge and skills children need for their next step in education. We believe that all children have a right to enjoy school regardless of gender, race or ability and work hard to value all individuals. We know children learn best when they feel happy, so we work closely with parents and carers to make sure all children feel safe and confident in our nursery.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday 8.00am- 3.45pm Week days/ term time only

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Strong work ethic,Enthusiastic,Reliability