Job Description

We are looking for a new member of staff to join the team to provide 1:1 support to one of our children. The position is for 28 hours a week, Monday Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm and Wednesday 9:00am - 1:00pm, term time only.

Are you patient and understanding with children with additional needs?

Have experience with children aged 2 years and older. Have additional skills such as Makaton experience, and a basic understanding of SEN concepts such as Now and Next Have a creative and imaginative approach to developing children's learning experiences Likes to have fun and get messy Have experience in developing children's speech and language skills Have the ability to engage and motivate children by adapting activities to suit their individual needs Enthusiastic, flexible, resilient and committed to supporting children Looking for a new opportunity to build on professional development Have a fun personality with a great sense of humour!
You will need to:

Support with interpersonal skills, such as changing nappies, toileting and washing hands Support at mealtimes (open to training) Engage in messy play, creative activities and group activities such as circle time Support within the garden to build on gross motor and fine motor skills Adapting room activities to support children Use approaches such now and next and Attention Building activities Teach new skills and support children to problem solve, as well as developing already embedded skills Record 1:1 sessions within a communication book
Due to the nature of the position the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide two satisfactory references.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Paid volunteer time
Work Location: In person