A nursery in Maidenhead is looking for an EYFS TA to join their fantastic highly subscribed Nursery in Slough. They are looking for someone to be a Key-Carer for a small group of children whom you will be responsible for writing and evaluating observations, planning for the next steps, taking and uploading photos/videos to the Early Years Learning Journals, writing reports, meeting with parents, groups and key-group planning, liaising with outside professionals where required

· Develop strong professional relationships with children, parents, carers and staff

· Work with small groups of children or individuals to teach through the child’s play, covering all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum inside and outside

· Promote and safeguard the welfare of the pupils, maintaining a constant awareness of all issues relating to child protection

· Set a positive example to all children by showing a personal and professional attitude of cooperation, consideration and caring relationships with all members of the school

· Be prepared to work 1:1 with children requiring intervention

Individuals should hold a level 2 or 3 qualification in Child care or a TA diploma and have some prior experience working within a nursery.

Individuals will be required to showcase their skills during an observation followed by an interview at the school. You will also be required to work with babies or toddlers.

To be considered:

• Be creative, dynamic and a good communicator.
• Have a flexible approach to your work with a warm, caring attitude.
• Have a good working knowledge of the EYFS and demonstrate a commitment to providing childcare in a non-discriminatory and inclusive manner.
• Prior experience within education
• Hold a level 3 qualification in CACHE
• Knowledge of safeguarding within a nursery settings.

Essential

· Level 2 essential, level 3 desirable or above in Child Development or equivalent qualification

·Be available to work between the hours of 8.30am-4.00pm

· A firm understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and child development with a solid knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children

· Knowledge of Health and Safety issues

· Previous experience with children aged 2 to 5 years

· Good communication skills (spoken and written) with both adults and children, with the desire to work and play with the children, demonstrating positive behaviour management skills

· Act with the highest integrity and professionalism, showing discretion and confidentiality at all times

· Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treating them with respect and consideration

Desirable

· A caring and flexible approach to working

· Previous experience using online learning journals

· Current paediatric first aid certificate

· Knowledge and understanding of EAL and SEN

· Knowledge of childhood games and activities

· Have good ICT and Interactive White Board knowledge and skills

· A broad understanding of different pedagogies and when to use them in practice

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