To be a member of a professional team contributing to and supporting the overall development, learning and care of nursery and infant age pupils. Contributing, to the smooth running of the class and the maintenance of a safe and stimulating learning environment. Contributing to the development of the whole school. 1. Taking an active role in the provision of a safe and stimulating learning environment. 2. Taking an active role in the provision of a full and balanced range of learning experiences, ensuring the care and wellbeing of pupils, and maintaining positive links with parents and professionals working with the school. 3. To take an active role in addressing the targets of the individual work plan and identifying and partaking in training for continual professional development. 4. Leading classroom sessions and being responsible for class of pupils in the teachers’ absence.

NVQ 3 in the relevant field or equivalent qualification Training in the relevant strategies, e.g. literacy and/or in particular curriculum or learning area, e.g. additional languages, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, maths, English, CACHE, etc. Basic understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes Effective use of ICT and general technical equipment to support learning Full working knowledge of relevant polices / codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation relating to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and confidentiality Working knowledge of the national / foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes / strategies Thorough knowledge of how children learn in the EYFS and how learning at this stage affects pupils’ future learning Appropriate first aid training or willingness to undertake upon appointment Knowledge and understanding of different social, cultural and physical needs of children NVQ level 3 qualification with primary/early years focus or recent relevant CPD particularly in relation to EYFS/KS1 Knowledge and understanding of a range of special educational needs

Lyndhurst Primary School & Nursery is a dynamic and exciting place to work. All staff have access to a range of professional development and are actively encouraged to become the best practitioners that they can be. We are a researched informed school with a strong passion for collaboration and reflection.

We are expanding our nursery provision so have a number of roles available now and in the future.

please send your application to [recruitment@lyndhurst.southwark.sch.uk](mailto:recruitment@lyndhurst.southwark.sch.uk)