Pre-school Assistant - Newry, United Kingdom - Clonduff Playgroup

Clonduff Playgroup

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Newry, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title :
Playgroup Assistant for child (ren) with Special Educational Needs

Start Date February 2023

Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday (12.30pm -4.00pm)

Salary:
Rates of pay depending on qualifications and experience. In line with NJC recommendations

Responsible to:
Playgroup Leader

Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the following criteria.

Essential
NVQ level 2/3 qualified in childcare education or equivalent.

And

One years experience working with children in a play, education or day care setting.

Desirable

Experience in working with children who have additional needs
First Aid certification

Responsibilities

To support the SEN child by preparing appropriate activities which will promote the child's development and learning.
To implement individual programmes. This will involve writing or contributing to individual education plans, meeting with parents and discussing how plans are to be implemented.
To assist, whenever necessary, with personal hygiene, advice and guidance to SEN children. This will include acting in the role of carer at times, changing the child and supporting toileting.
To carry out simple observations and develop the child's learning potential through progression in the preschool curriculum.
To work in a multi-disciplinary environment supporting the work of the preschool leader and demonstrating a positive and supportive attitude to teamwork activities.
To participate in training to improve skills and knowledge relevant to the needs of the post including mandatory training (Safeguarding, First Aid etc.).
To become familiar with and follow the preschool's policies on Child Protection, Health & Safety, Behaviour Management, Personal Care etc.
To provide regular feedback on the child's development to the leader, SENCO and the child's parents, including feedback on the effectiveness of the strategies adopted.
To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families, or other staff which is learnt as part of the job. Such information must not be passed on unless it is in the interest of a child.