Kindergarten/Nursery Assistant

An exciting opportunity to join this new department at Ranby House Nursery and Prep. School. 

The Role

We are looking for an outstanding candidate to provide the highest quality care and learning environment for our children aged 2 and above.

The Kindergarten Assistant will be responsible for supporting our ‘Age 2 Provision’ at our school and is expected to inspire, excite and to nurture through this crucial stage of their development.

This Job Description covers the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The role holder may be asked to carry out other activities commensurate with this Job Description from time to time.

ALL STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain and promote the mission, vision, values and ethos of the school. 

Our Motto; 'Semper ad Coelestia' (Always to the Heavens).

Our Vision; 'We support, encourage and challenge, creating exceptional people who leave our Christian community with confidence, resilience and humility.

Our Values; 'Bold & Ambitious', 'Inquisitive & Thoughtful', 'Supportive, yet Challenging'.

Our Learners; 'Independent, Adaptable, Resilient'.

Ranby House Core Values:

Show Respect

Be Honest

Listen

Forgive

Be Kind and Helpful

Always Do Your Best

To attend staff meetings, departmental meetings and other training and developmental sessions, and to take part in joint decision making about educational issues.

To undertake any other reasonable and relevant duties in accordance with the changing needs of the school as directed by your line manager, ‘Head of Pre-Prep’.

To supervise children during the school day, including in the playground and dinner hall on a rota basis. 

To lead an after school club/provision as part of the school’s extra-curricular/crèche programme.

LIAISON WITH PARENTS:

To take reasonable steps to maintain cordial relations with members of the parent body, responding to requests for information and assistance.

To attend parent/teacher consultations as organised by the school. 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

To take up the opportunity for continuous professional development through self-directed reading, courses and in-service training and maintain a good level of IT skills

To take part in the school arrangements for staff performance review, to complete the required documentation and seek to fulfil individual targets agreed as part of the appraisal and performance management system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide the highest levels of pastoral care, supporting children with medical or sanitary needs (with appropriate training)

To implement a child centered, safe and welcoming, ‘Homely Environment’ for two year-olds.

To implement a safe, stimulating and varied programme of play and learning opportunities, ensuring the planning meets the needs of individual children.

To make appropriate educational provision for children with SEND and those who may have EAL needs, with support from the Head of Learning Support.

To assess children’s progress, maintain records and provide written reports to parents/carers in accordance with school policies and schedules.

To carry out administrative duties related to the delivery of all aspects of outstanding teaching, including the use of technology to assist in lesson preparation, teaching and reporting.

To be responsible for the organisation of the inside and outside provision, ensuring resources and equipment available are compliant and appropriate to meet the needs of the children.

To work closely and professionally with colleagues to ensure the daily care, supervision and programmes are efficient and safe.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

To take responsibility for implementing an appropriate programme for children aged 2 involving stimulating and relevant activities to develop individual’s physical and mental, thinking and motor skills.

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The desire to be an ambassador for the school in everything they achieve.

A confident and effective communicator who will support the team and embrace change.

A good understanding of child development, learning processes and factors that affect how pupils learn.

Ability to resolve problems effectively by being ‘solution focused’.

Excellent levels of organisation and time management.

Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.

The ability to relate well with children, their parents and colleagues and to build positive working relationships.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Shows initiative alongside clear and balanced thinking and planning.

Shows respect to all members of the school community.

Is honest with a strong moral integrity.

Demonstrates kindness and support to children, parents and staff.

Always strives to do their best.

Displays calmness and empathy, especially at times of pressure.

Maintains and respects confidentiality.

Is flexible in the role and enthusiastic about the role.

Has a clear sense of humour.