Job Overview

Plat Douet School is looking to recruit two experienced Teaching Assistants to work in Early Years.

Applicants should be caring and enthusiastic with previous school-based experience. They should be a good communicator who can work constructively as part of a team.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children.

For an informal discussion please contact Phil Walker or Debbie Maindonald on 01534 725759.

Job Purpose

To work as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning for all children.

Provide targeted or specialised support to children in all areas of the EYES curriculum, whilst building relationships with children and their families.

May act as Team leader for a small group / team and so would be responsible for supporting and advising less experienced staff.

Occasionally cover whole classes during short term absence of a teacher.  The primary focus will be to maintain classroom organisation and ensure good quality teaching and learning continues.

Job Specific Outcomes 1 of 2

Takes responsibility and engages in the delivery of play, care and learning activities.

Manage and evaluate targeted learning with the teacher, monitoring and recording children’s learning documentation as required.

Support children with social and emotional well-being, reporting concerns to the teacher as appropriate, in line with behaviour & safeguarding policies and procedures. 

Contribute to the planning and support children’s transition and induction, which may include visits to homes and other settings.

 De-escalate difficult / challenging issues and adapt support as necessary.

Assist in the development and maintenance of appropriate observation, assessment and planning, procedures, which may involve working with other agencies. 

Contribute to the children’s learning documentation and report on progress (i.e. setting learning goals).

Maintain relationships with parents / carers and other professionals, e.g. speech therapists.  May attend meetings with parents / carer, professionals and MDT.

Job Specific Outcomes 2 of 2

Attend to children’s personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as help with social, welfare and health matters, reporting concerns to the teacher as appropriate.  Physically assist pupils in activities, where mobility is an issue and administering medication.

Follow all intimate care and safer handing plans and aby lifting and handling procedures an equipment instructions.

May attend relevant reviews and other meetings when appropriate following discussion with their line manager.

Comply with all Government  of Jersey , CYPES and school policies and procedures, especially those that relate to child protection, health and safety, confidentiality, date protection and legislation. Contribute to and be involved in the development / implementation of school policy and reviews.

Supervise children out of lesion times, including before and after school, at lunchtimes and on school trips – ensuring that all needs are met.

Qualifications

Working towards or a commitment to obtain NVQ / CACHE level 3 or equivalent in Early Years Childcare and Education which must have evidence of assessed practice.

Commitment to obtaining Paediatric First Aid qualification. 

Training for Safeguarding will be given however an understanding of Safeguarding would be advantageous

General skills / attributes

Commitment to improving the lived experience of children and their families.  A need to show compassion, be focused, helpful and reflective.

Ability to keep calm in sometimes very difficult circumstances and the ability to intervene when necessary,

Effective written communication.  Ability to delegate appropriate tasks.

Ability to plan effective actions for children who require support to progress their learning or who require specific support to facilitate their accessing of learning opportunities.