Nursery Keyworker - Oakridge School

Working in a warm and supportive environment, where every day is rewarding!

MAIN PURPOSE
To support the Early Years Teacher in the running of the Early Years department.
To act as a key worker for particular groups of children as assigned by the Early Years Teacher.
Complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This will involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities suitable for Early Years age children as individuals or groups of children. Observing the learning/play progress of children and assessing, recording and reporting on their achievement and development, including meetings with parents.

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

• Support children's access to learning and play using appropriate strategies, resources etc.


• Work with other staff in preparing, planning, evaluating and adjusting learning and play activities as appropriate


• Monitor and evaluate children's responses and progress against action plans through observation and planned recording.


• Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports on children's achievement and progress ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.


• Work with other staff in the development and implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies following the EYFS behaviour policy.


• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging information, facilitating their support for their child's attendance, access and learning and supporting home to school and community links.


• Hold meetings with parents of key worker group children to report on progress and development of children.


• Maintain an enabling environment, contributing to displays when asked and ensuring that the environment is always engaging.

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

• Implement agreed learning and play activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to the children's responses/needs.


• Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, equalities, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.


• Be aware of and support differences and ensure all children have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.


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


• Attend and participate in regular planning 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.
  
  Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or in Childcare


• English and maths at GCSE level or equivalent


Desirable requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or in Childcare


• First Aid training


Specific experience needed for the role
Essential requirements:

• Experience of working in nurseries or schools


• Experience of effectively managing pupil behaviour


• Experience of working with children with special educational needs


Desirable requirements:

• Experience of delivering specific intervention programmes to support children with speech and language or with learning to read


• Experience of supporting parents


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential requirements:

• Knowledge of safeguarding


• Knowledge of how to teach phonics as the first step in reading


Desirable requirements:

• Understanding of how to support children with autism in school, Able to work as part of a team


• Resilience and the ability work under pressure and use initiative to support children


• Ability to work creatively and collaboratively


• Excellent attendance and punctuality


• Enthusiasm and empathy for children


• A commitment to professional standards


• Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply the school and Trust values


Desirable requirements:

• Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development, Successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check


• Right to work in the UK


• Evidence of a commitment to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people
  
  At Oakridge you can make a real difference to children who really need it.


We are in a really exciting chapter of the school's development.. At Oakridge School, we set no limits on what our children can achieve and aspire too. We always put learning first and as such, it is a community built on everyone supporting each other to succeed. At our last inspection, one parent told an inspector 'We feel part of the Oakridge family.'

'Working Together to Succeed' is our motto and the reason we are here is to: 'Improve the life chances of all our pupils.' Our four core values of respect, integrity, perseverance and kindness underpin all we do

Website: https://www.oakridgehighwycombe.co.uk