Job Description

Job Purpose

To work under the direct instruction of teaching staff and senior leaders and to assist with the general welfare and care of children in relation to pupils physical, social and emotional needs and development.

Areas of responsibility:

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist teaching staff in the delivery of learning activities and work programmes and undertake

predetermined activities with children so that their intellectual and social development

(including self-reliance and self-esteem) is fostered.

Provide evaluation of learning activities for children to enable the teaching staff to make

informed decisions when developing their plans.

Supervise the activities of children in and out of the classroom (including outdoor play) to

ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development in accordance

with the school's behaviour management policy.

Monitor children's progress, achievements and development and report these to the teaching

staff to inform decisions taken regarding the any personalised plans in place e.g. Individual

Education Plan, Behaviour Plans or Personal Care Programmes for a child.

Support and supervise children when eating, ensuring safe practices at all times and

encouraging good eating habits.

Provide intimate care, including support with dressing and undressing (underwear), changing

nappies, helping children use the toilet, or washing intimate parts of the body, as required to

facilitate the comfort of a child.

Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective

communication concerning the children's well-being.

Job description: Welfare Assistant

Notwithstanding the detail in this job description, the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the principal/Governing Body from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the Main Responsibilities of the job.

Essential Desirable

Qualifications

and training A desire to support and nurture children in the early stages of their development A passion for encouraging creativity and exploration amongst children Ability to follow instructions and procedures Knowledge and understanding of procedures and policies around confidentiality, data protection and sharing of information Knowledge and understanding of First Aid

The successful candidate will be able to meet the attributes of the Trusts Values:

AET Trust

values Aspiration Inclusive and respectful to all our colleagues Keen to keep developing and receptive to change Reflective and learn from mistakes Solution focused Believe Passionate and have a positive outlook Confident to share their opinions and ideas and value those of others Community Considerate of all Welcoming Adaptable Understanding of the needs of the wider community Look after our own and each other's well being

Knowledge,

Experience,

Skills and

Competency Ability to support the teacher in planning, delivering and evaluating learning activities to ensure effective teaching and learning. Ability to give feedback in a constructive manner. Ability to keep children and young people safe during day-to-day work activities. Ability to regularly support a child's intimate care needs Ability to preserve the privacy and dignity of any pupil who requires intimate care and be respectful at all times Ability to assess the balance between safety and risk, challenge and Ability to become an effective member of staff. Ability to work effectively with colleagues and other practitioners. Ability to take an active role in developing own skills and expertise. Ability to help pupils, under the direction of the teacher, to participate in whole class, group and individual literacy and numeracy learning activities. Ability to operate ICT resources safely and effectively as a learning resource. Ability to access and use learning programmes and information. Ability to encourage and support pupils in Be familiar with and able to set in motion accident/emergency, safety, safeguarding and welfare procedures, according to school/setting policies and procedures Ability to adapt learning activities to individual pupils' needs and abilities Ability to identify the purpose of learning displays and devise design and content accordingly. Ability to create the display with due regard for safety and future maintenance, and to evaluate its effectiveness. Knowledge and understanding of strategies relating to inclusion, praise, assistance, rewards and

Person specification: Welfare Assistant

protection and adjust own behaviour accordingly. Ability to praise and encourage children/young people according to their age, needs and abilities. Ability to deal sensitively with challenging behaviour (in line with setting/school policy and procedures). Act as a role model for positive behaviour. Ability to interact and respond positively to children, young people and adults. Ability to establish and maintain rapport with pupils. Ability to demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication skills when dealing with children, colleagues, parents, carers, families and other practitioners. using ICT during learning activities and feedback on their progress and response. Value people equally, supporting an inclusive ethos. Ability to listen and observe children/young people and share observational findings effectively. sanctions, to use when supporting pupils' learning. Knowledge and understanding of ICT materials, sources of information and advice, and how to adapt the use of ICT for pupils of different ages, needs and abilities. Knowledge and understanding of literacy and numeracy strategies and resources Knowledge of the practical application of special educational needs strategies Knowledge and understanding of how to maintain the health, safety and well-being of pupils when outside the school setting

All candidates must be;

- Eligible to work in the UK.

- Open to having the relevant security checks made on them, e.g. an enhanced DBS check.

- Suitable to work with children and young people.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.26 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2025
Reference ID: Nursery Welfare Assistant
Expected start date: 01/09/2025