Supporting Teaching and Learning ● Support children individually in small groups and through play-based learning experiences in line with the EYFS curriculum. ● Assistin the teacher in planning and delivering, engaging and age-appropriate learning activities. ● Encourage children's independence, confidence, curiosity and communication skills. ● Support children with additional needs, including SEND, EAL, or those requiring targeted academic or pastoral support. ● Promote language development through high-quality interactions, storytelling, singing and conversations. ● Foaster positive learning behaviours and model appropriate social interactions. Classroom and Environment Support ● Prepare, organise, and maintain learning resources and classroom areas. ● Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive indoor and outdoor learning environment. ● Support the organisation of continuous provision and play-based activities. ● Supervise children during lessons, transitions, playtimes, mealtimes and toileting routines where appropriate. ● Ensure the classroom environment reflects and celebrates children's learning. Assessment and Observation ● Observe children's learning and development and share observations with the class teacher. ● Contribute to assessment records, learning journeys, and documentation of children's progress . ● Supportthe implementation of individual learning or support plans. ● Recognise and respond to children's develpmental and emotional needs. Pastoral Care and Wellbeing ● Support children's social, emotional, and personal development. ● Help children to develop positive relationships, self-regulation and independence skills. ● Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and hygiene procedures are followed at all times. ● Build positive relationships with children, parents and staff. ● Support children's wellbeing and provide reassurance and care when needed. Professional Responsibilities ● Work collaboratively as part of the Early Years team and communicate effectively with colleagues. ● Attend relevant training, meetings, and professional development activities. ● Uphold the school’s ethos, values, and policies, including safeguarding, and confidentiality. ● Act as a positive role model and maintain professionalism at all times.
Teaching & Learning Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work. Mark students work and provide written and verbal feedback according to the schools Assessment and Marking Policy. Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and maintain up to date knowledge on curriculum developments. Set homework and plan other out of class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding students have acquired as appropriate. Communicate effectively with parents throughout the year via Parents’ conferences, report writing, etc. Whole School Organisation, Strategy and Development Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision. Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school All Network teachers must organise and participate in extracurricular activities such as after school clubs, class trips and sporting or social events. Participate in the school’s CPD programme and support the professional development of others. Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach. Pastoral To undertake the role of form tutor, and support students on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties as stipulated by the Role of the Tutor job description. To monitor and support the overall progress of students in the tutor group. To liaise with the Deputy Head to ensure the implementation of the school’s Pastoral System. Efficient and Effective Deployment of Resources Direct and supervise support staff assigned to them, and where appropriate, other teachers Contribute to the recruitment and professional development of other teachers and support staff Effectively use a range of different learning resources and equipment. To prepare and update subject materials. Deploy resources delegated to them. Safeguarding Children & Safer Recruitment To be responsible for leading safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All employees have a responsibility for the children and young people that they will come into contact with.
Assist with the daily maintenance of the school’s MIS (SIMS) and other linked systems. ● Manage user accounts within the MIS, including adding/removing users and maintaining accurate records. ● Support the preparation and generation of reports, particularly termly academic reports. ● Assist with managing and maintaining user accounts across Google Workspace, and other school platforms. ● Ensure data accuracy and integrity, handling highly confidential information with care. ● Troubleshoot minor system issues and liaise with IT colleagues to resolve problems. ● Support staff with queries related to system access, data entry, and report generation. ● Assist in training staff on the use of SIMS and other relevant systems. ● Use formulas in Excel/Google Sheets to structure and analyse data as required