Learning Support Assistant - Lindfield Pre-School - Amersham
Learning Support Assistant - Lindfield Pre-School - Amersham
Qualifications/Experience:
Purpose of job: to supervise a specific child with learning difficulties on a one-to-one basis under the direction of the SENCo and the Nursery Supervisors to provide safe, high quality education and care. Some sessions will be as a general nursery assistant.
Experience preferred but not essential.
Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and 2 references.
Interview dates: TBD but likely to be the end of November or beginning of December
Responsibilities/Extra Information:
Preferred hours of work:
Monday 12.00-16.00
Tuesday 12.00-16.00
Wednesday 09.00-12.45
Thursday 09.00-12.45
Friday 09.00-12.45
This job will initially be for two terms with the potential to become a permanent role.
Prepare and set out any relevant equipment and resources for the child before they arrives and tidy up at the end of the session
Work alongside the SENCo to carry out targeted work with the child
Work solely with child and monitor them at all times including free play, group time, singing, story and register
Help the child to be part of their peer group at group time and encourage them to join in with the activity/activities within the group
To ensure the safety of child at all times
Work with the Keyworker on keeping records
Liaise regularly with the SENCo and Keyworker
Advise the Nursery Supervisors of any matter requiring attention such as concerns about a child, or equipment needing repair or replacement
Attend one of two termly staff meetings
To retain confidentiality of any information regarding the children, their families or other members of staff that you may become aware of through working at Lindfield.
To be trained in/attend a relevant paediatric first aid course
To attend child protection/safeguarding courses as necessary
Commit to ongoing training in relevant areas in order to support the child
To be fully knowledgeable on all our policies and procedures at all times, especially those on equal opportunities
All relevant training courses will be arranged by nursery
Contact: Ruth Wiseall 01494725630
Please send your CV/Application form to:
office@lindfieldnursery.org.uk
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