Eyfs Assistant

Port Regis is one of the country’s leading co-educational day and boarding schools for children aged two to thirteen. A school in which tradition and innovation have gone hand in hand for more than a century, we provide a thoughtful, rounded education that enables children to thrive. This education goes well beyond our beautiful buildings and outstanding facilities - it is rooted in our culture and values.
- **Role Profile**_
- **Remuneration and Benefits**_
- Competitive salary, pension and holiday benefits.
- An employee assistance programme with extensive support in relation to wellbeing and wellness, finance and legal, work and personal issues, as well as a wide range of rewards and discounts.
- Complimentary use of the School’s staff gym and Sports Centre.
- Delicious meals in our Dining Hall during term time.
- To join a delightful team and exceptional working environment.
- **Hours of Work**_
- **Start Date**_

September 2024
- **Job Description**_

**JOB PURPOSE**: To help with the smooth running of the Port Regis Nursery and Pre-School, ensuring that the best possible environment and care are provided for the pupils.

**ACCOUNTABLE TO**:
The Head of EYFS and Head of Pre-Prep

**KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
These include, but are not limited to:

- Working with the Head of EYFS and Nursery Teacher to plan and co-ordinate the delivery of the Nursery and Pre-Schoolcurriculum in accordance with the guidelines laid down for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Ensuring that the Nursery and Pre-School provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times
- Ensuring the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all activities both inside and outside.
- Planning, preparing and supervising learning experiences and activities, indoors and outdoors.
- Liaising with the SENDCo to identify children with special needs and working with outside agencies to support those children.
- Working with colleagues and other professionals to share good practice and knowledge.
- To attend weekly staff and planning meetings
- Be a key worker to specific children within the EYFS setting.
- To monitor children’s progress and keep accurate records of children’s progress with reference to the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
- Informing parents of their children’s experiences and progress through Tapestry, personal meetings and written reports. Liaising with parents as necessary.
- Deal with the administration of the Nursery and Pre-School as appropriate, in liaison with the Nursery Teacher, Head of EYFS and Head of Pre-Prep.
- Help supervise sessions taught by other staff eg gym or swimming.
- Support the organisation and running of Busy Bees (parent and toddler group) as required.
- Attend courses and in-service training to keep up to date with changes in the curriculum and developments in best practice.
- Tidying and clearing up after activities.
- Displaying children’s work and creating stimulating displays.
- Help with the planning and delivering an assembly to the Pre-Prep at least once every term.
- Assisting where appropriate in the general running of the school.
- Administering first aid or comfort to children when necessary.
- Attending to personal care of children following school policy.
- Helping with end of term productions and concerts.
- Carry out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework.

**General Duties**
- Safeguarding and compliance with our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy and procedures.
- Comply with statutory requirements for example the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act and School policies and procedures in this regard.
- Maintain positive and effective communication with all members of the Port Regis community including pupils, staff, parents and Old Port Regians (OPRs); external users; the local community; and outside agencies
- Work with the Marketing team to promote the School. - Ensure the reflection of Port Regis’ values in all communications.
- Adhere to the school’s policies as contained in the Staff Handbook.
- Undertake other such duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.

**Person Specification**
- **Essential**_
- A commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children
- A level 2 (or higher) EYFS qualification
- A commitment to, and ability to deliver, an exciting and engaging EYFS provision
- Excellent pastoral care and behaviour management
- Excellent communicator (verbal and written) and ability to develop strong links with children, parents and colleagues
- Excellent ICT and organisational skills
- Patience and a sense of humour
- Flexible and calm under pressure
- A collaborative team player

**Application Procedure**

**Diversity and Inclusion**

**Titus Mills**

**Headmaster**

Note: The post-holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons, for whom they