Nursery Learning Assistant

Newton College

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant

Responsible to: Head of Stage

Our philosophy for Teaching and Learning:

As a school community we are all learners adults and children alike. We aim to foster in our learners a life-long love of learning while developing the skills knowledge and understanding to achieve to the best of our abilities. As learners we thrive best in a welcoming and secure environment where we are accepted and valued while developing the attitudes and dispositions to be happy caring and creative learners for life.

Support for Pupils

Use specialist (EYFS/curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils

Establish productive working relationships with pupils acting as a role model and setting high expectations with positive reinforcement of good behaviour

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom

Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs and the delivery of tailored learning activities as devised by the teacher either in a small group setting or on a one-to-one basis

Encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively with others

Engage all pupils in activities which are suitable for their age

Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance

Guiding monitoring and recording student progress. Provide feedback to pupil in relation to development and achievement

Support for the Teacher

Working with the guidance and direction of teachers or leaders

Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment

Work with the teacher in lesson planning evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate

Monitor and evaluate pupils response to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against predetermined learning objectives

Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports along with appropriate evidence to support them

Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested

Undertake marking of pupils work and accurately record achievement/progress

Promote positive values attitudes and good pupil behaviour dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour

Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents with or as directed

Support for the Curriculum

Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs

Implement EYFS Framework or UK National Curriculum and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills

Support the use of technology in learning activities and develop pupils competence and independence in its use

Help pupils to assess learning activities through specialist support

Determine the need for prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources

Support for the School

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection health safety and security confidentiality and data protection reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals in liaison with the teacher to support achievement and progress of pupils

Attend and participate in regular teaching assistant meetings

Participate in training and other learning activities as required

Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others

Supervise pupils on visits trips and out of school activities as required

Provide support outside of class such as covering short term absences of teaching assistant teacher colleagues

Covering lunch time break time and end of day duties

Behaviour and Safety

Establish a safe purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils rooted in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies using praise sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly

Manage classes effectively using approaches which are appropriate to pupils needs in order to inspire motivate and challenge pupils

Maintain good relationships with pupils exercise appropriate authority and act decisively when necessary

Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes values and behaviour which are expected of pupils

Have high expectations of behaviour promoting self-control and independence of all learners

Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures

Team working and collaboration

Participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school which relate to the learners curriculum or organisation of the school and assemblies

Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them

Contribute to the selection and professional development

Ensure that colleagues working with you are appropriately involved in supporting learning and understand the roles they are expected to fulfill

Cover for absent colleagues if required

Fulfill wider professional responsibilities

Work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional relationships

Deploy support staff effectively as appropriate

Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regard to pupils achievements and well-being using school systems/processes as appropriate

Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

Partake in playground and lunch duties where necessary

Professional development

Regularly review the effectiveness of your teaching and assessment procedures and its impact on pupils progress attainment and well being refining your approaches where necessary responding to advice and feedback from colleagues

Be responsible for improving your teaching through participating fully in training and development opportunities identified by the school or as developed as an outcome of your appraisal

Requirements:

Excellent communication and listening skills

Good organisational skills to plan the day and respond to the different needs of the children you teach

The ability to inspire and enthuse young children

Energy resourcefulness responsibility patience and a caring nature

An understanding of the needs and feelings of children

Ability to work independently with children as well as being able to work in the wider Early Years/school team

A sense of humour and the ability to keep things in perspective

Experience and a solid understanding of the EYFS Curriculum

A demonstrable knowledge of childrens development their needs and the provision of positive play

Teaching assistant Learning Support assistant or other equivalent Early Years Practitioner qualification.

A native or C1 level speaker of English

Satisfactory DBS and reference checks