Learning Support Practitioner

Portman Early Childhood Centre, London, NW8 8DE

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 November 2024

• Closing date

  17 October 2024 at 3pm

• Date listed

  2 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 36 hours per week Term Time Only
• Contract type: Fixed term - 9 months
• Pay scale: Band 1 Step 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic practitioner to join our outstanding Nursery School team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with young children in a nurturing and educational setting helping them develop and thrive in their early years. As a key member of the Nursery School team you will play an essential role in supporting children’s daily routines and educational and inclusive experiences focusing on children with additional special educational needs and disabilities. You will also be responsible for fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where each child and their family feel secure and valued.

It is an essential requirement that the successful candidate holds a Level 2 qualification in childcare. Prior experience in a nursery or school setting would be highly beneficial, as would a strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum. You should be compassionate, patient, and able to work collaboratively within a team which always prioritises the needs of children.

What the school offers its staff

We offer the chance to work in an outstanding, welcoming nursery school within an established, committed and highly professional team. Renumeration is competitive and you will be able to access various benefits, including joining the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@portmancentre.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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Early Help Team JOB Description PERSON Spec.pdf - 198 KB (opens in new tab)

About Portman Early Childhood Centre

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 75 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 5
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Portman Early Childhood Centre website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: dbaukovic@portmancentre.co.uk
• Phone number: 02033071940
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/portman-early-childhood-centre (opens in new tab)

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