JOB TITLE: TA1 3/4 year old provision 1.1. M23 Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre

Essential:	Desirable:
Qualifications: Excellent numeracy/English/ICT skills	Paediatric First Aid. Safeguarding training.
Experience: Recent experience of working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Experience of working with parents to engage them in their child’s learning. Experience of working as part of a team.	Experience of working with a multi-agency approach and acting on advice from other professionals. Experience of working with children who have a range of special educational needs, including ASC, ADHD, Speech and Language delay, early childhood trauma and a range of sensory needs. Experience of assessing children’s learning, development and planning next steps. Experience in delivering small group activities and individualised learning on a 1:1.
Knowledge & Skills: Use ICT effectively Good verbal and written communication skills including use of Standard English both written and verbal. Understanding of information sharing (confidentiality) and record keeping issues. An understanding of child development and learning processes. Constantly improve own practice/knowledge through self-evaluation and learning from others. Ability to relate well to children and adults.	Ability to self-evaluate children’s learning needs and actively seek new learning opportunities. Able to use online learning journals e.g. Tapestry to record observations and assessments. Experience of supporting vulnerable children and families. Willingness to contribute towards wider school life. A commitment to continuing professional development and training. Full working knowledge and experience of relevant policies /codes of practices/legislation
Child Support Commitment to providing a high standard of physical and emotional care for all pupils. Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and other agencies in implementing all child-centred documents.	Experience of supporting the class teacher/room leader to complete progress reviews and setting targets for individual children.
Special requirements: Ability to nurture a child’s individualism. Able to adapt to changing circumstances and new ideas in a positive and creative manner. Able to stay calm in an emergency. Commitment to inclusion. Experience and or willingness to support a child’s personal care To follow advice from professionals to support physical skills; enabling the child to access the school environment