Nursery Assistant - Little Kingshill Combined School

Overview

Little Kingshill Combined School are looking to recruit an energetic, friendly and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our Early Years team working with 3 and 4 year olds. This is an important role that helps develop good communication skills, encourage independence and nurture good relationships within a safe and stimulating environment.

The hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3pm.

Salary is Bucks pay scale 6 -8 £23,996 to £24,473 pro rata (depending on experience).

Term time only

Salary Type: Bucks pay

Salary details: Pay range 6-8

Contract type: Fixed Term

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3pm. 32.5

Closing date: 17/04/2025 13:00

Interviews to be held: Tuesday 29th April

Start date - As soon as possible.

About us

Little Kingshill Combined School is an successful, exciting, forward-thinking and dynamic
school. It is set in the beautiful village of Little Kingshill next to Great Missenden.

The school is a one form entry school from Nursery age to Year 6. Please take the time to look at our school website for more information https://www.littlekingshillschool.co.uk/, our Facebook/Instagram page will also give you an insight into our friendly and inclusive school.

About the role

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• To work as part of the staff team in planning, running and supervising a wide variety of stimulating activities as part of the Early Years Statutory Framework while complying with health and safety requirements and ensuring the implementation of the school’s equal opportunities policy at all times.
• To encourage and nurture independence of daily routines such as feeding and dressing.
• To provide stability and support through transitional periods.
• To ensure the children’s health and wellbeing at all times.
• Provide first aid when necessary, and keep written records of any incidents or accidents which parents should be informed of.
• To maintain communication with parents and carers.
• To assist liaison with school staff.
• To monitor the condition of the premises and equipment, and ensure the premises are used in consideration for other users.
• To consult with children and parents on a regular basis.
• To implement the school’s behaviour for learning policy and all other policies and procedures.
• To undertake relevant training as deemed necessary.

General
• To have in mind the school’s aim ‘A school for all, with community at its heart.’
• To take due account of the school’s health and safety policy and duty of care when working in the nursery and with pupils.
• To maintain confidentiality with regards pupil information.
• To undertake other duties as the Headteacher may reasonably direct.

About you

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL
• NVQ Level 2 minimum
• Good basic education to at least GCSE level, with A-C pass in both maths and English
• Computer literate

DESIRABLE
• A relevant qualification in childcare and /or education
• Qualification in First Aid
• Additional qualifications that would support learning
• Additional qualifications or experience in SEN would be an advantage

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL
• Experience of working with children
• Knowledge of Early Years Statutory Framework an advantage.
• Understanding of child protection procedures and safeguarding children
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of young children and how these vary between individuals
• Understanding of the roles various adults play in a child’s education
• Commitment to high standards, continuous improvement and quality assurance
• Commitment to inclusion
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Commitment to training

DESIRABLE
• Knowledge of Special Needs and Speech and Language
• Experience of undertaking 1:1 support and/or targeted intervention work
• Experience of supporting a child/ren with learning needs
• Experience of working with children with behavioural difficulties
• Understanding of positive behaviour management strategies
• Experience of leading play-based activities with groups of children
• Experience of Supporting pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder

PERSONAL QUALITIES

ESSENTIAL
• Hardworking and enthusiastic
• Flexible and approachable with a good sense of humour
• Inspirational and imaginative
• Able to work closely with the class teacher and other staff
• Able to work with guidance but under limited supervision
• Ability to demonstrate a genuine interest and concern for others
• Good attendance record
• Good personal organisation
• Excellent interpersonal skills

DESIRABLE
• Ability to monitor, record and make basic assessments about individual progress for ages 3 and 4 years old in particular.
• Willingness to suggest alternative ways of helping children

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

ESSENTIAL
• Good communication skills
• Ability to empathise with children across the age range and manage behaviour effectively
• Commitment to safeguarding and promotion the welfare of children and young people
• Good organisational skills

DESIRABLE
• Ability to be proactive, making suggestions which will lead to improvements

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Tel No: 01494 863744
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Little Kingshill Combined School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This role involves contact with children. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please find our safeguarding policy on our school website at the following address https://www.littlekingshillschool.co.uk/policies-and-statements/

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.