Qualifications/Experience:

Level 3 Early Years Qualification (or current Level 2 with a view to completing Level 3)
GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above
Paediatric First Aid qualification (training will be provided if needed)
Practical experience of working with children under 5 in an early years setting.
Knowledge of the EYFS Curriculum
Have a good knowledge and experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage and knowledge of the statutory framework on which it is based.
Understanding of outside agencies able to support children and families
Understand the planning cycle – Observation, assess, plan, evaluate
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a willingness to keep training up to date

Responsibilities/Extra Information:

To share the responsibility for caring and assisting with activities for the early years children whilst assessing their progress.
To assist in the practical organisation of Early Years activities and group work as directed.
To help ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children and at all times act as a responsible carer.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
To work with groups or individuals within the setting in all curriculum areas under the direction of the EYFS leader, in a variety of tasks to develop the physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills of the children.
To assist with learning activities across the six areas of learning. To develop children’s knowledge through support and encouragement in the learning activities undertaken within the setting.. To provide opportunities for children to work towards the Early Years Learning Outcomes.
To be friendly and approachable at all times.
To work collaboratively and positively within the Early Years team.
To carry out domestic duties such as tidying up, serving snacks, organising cooking activities and changing children.
To prepare, mount and remove wall displays.
To feedback information regarding the well-being, educational and developmental needs of children to the EYFS leader, parents and Head Teacher as appropriate.
To assist in accompanying children on outings under the overall supervision of the EYFS leader.
To administer minor first aid (if trained) and to attend to children who are sick as necessary.
To promote health and personal hygiene to the children throughout the activities undertaken in the setting.
To undertake the shared responsibility with all the Early Years staff for the care and maintenance of Early years equipment and resources.
To encourage self-control and self-discipline in the children throughout all activities and to actively promote the school positive behaviour policy.

To attend staff meeting / planning meetings as appropriate.
To be aware of and adhere to the school’s policies and procedures.
To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the school.
To undertake other duties appropriate to the grading of the post required.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis from the 6th of October onwards. The vacancy will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

Contact: Abigail Bowerman 01296738132

Please send your CV/Application form to: bursar@steepleclaydon.bucks.sch.uk

Link to provider website: https://steepleclaydonschool.com/career-opportunities/