Full Time/Part Time Nursery Practitioner

Teaching and Learning:

To work within the ethos and vision of Staines Preparatory School, under the direction of the Nursery Teacher and Assistant Head, Lower School To be involved in all aspects of providing care and education for children aged between rising three and four years old.

Work with Sunflowers’ team, supporting the delivery of a curriculum based on learning through activity, within a secure, stimulating and caring environment.

Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

By becoming a Key Person for a small group of children, you will support the learning needs of all pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement.

Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning.

Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures.

Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.

To undertake written observations and assessments and assist in maintaining pupil’s records (seesaw).

Supervise and assist the children in the dining hall at lunchtimes.

Help organise the Nursery to maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment.

Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning Undertake any other relevant duties given by the Nursery teacher.

Planning: You will be fully involved in planning and delivering developmentally appropriate activities.

Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role.

Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available.

Prepare resources for activities.

Working with Staff, Parents/Carers and relevant professionals:

Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the Nursery teacher.

Communicate your knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision.

Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by the Nursery Teacher With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with.

Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school

Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Attend stay and play sessions for new Nursery starters.

Health and Safety:

Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy Look after children who are upset or have had accidents.

Professional Development Attend Inset Days and other relevant staff training Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness.