Reporting to: Class Teacher

Core Purpose:  Under the guidance of the class teacher, provide safe, high quality education and care for our children in Nursery and/or Reception.

Key Responsibilities : To show a real passion for Early Years Education and assist in providing high quality experiences and opportunities, offering appropriate stimulation and support to the children.

To assist with the daily setting up of indoor and outdoor environments.

To be a key person for a group of children.

To work closely with our children's parents and carers, exchanging relevant information about the children's progress and encouraging parental involvement.

To ensure all equipment and resources are maintained, tidied away and stored safely.

Attend to pupils  personal needs, including minor first aid and provide advice to assist in their pastoral, social, health, hygiene development and welfare matters.

 Participate in the comprehensive assessment of pupils to determine specific next steps for the pupils.

Establish productive working relationships with our children, being a role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs.

To communicate effectively and professionally at all times. 

To assist with the intimate care of pupils when required, following our academy policy. 

To assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor learning environment, checking materials and personal equipment for defects and implement risk assessments carried out by the teacher according to academy guidelines. This will include cleaning equipment used by pupils and ensuring its accessibility.

Under the direction of the teacher, prepare the learning environment for lessons, including display and also to clear afterwards, as appropriate.

To support pupils access to learning using appropriate strategies and resources. 

Work with the teacher in planning, evaluating and adjusting learning activities as appropriate.

Be responsible for keeping and updating records.

Be aware of and comply with child protection procedures, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the relevant member of staff.

Supervise pupils on educational visits and out of school activities. 

Assist in maintaining high standards of health and safety at all times.

Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team.

Assist in the supervision of classroom and outdoor activities.

Assist the children at lunchtime.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.