Summary
St Mary’s VC Academy, Market Weighton, are recruiting a Nursery Assistant for our Nursery / Reception class.
We are a supportive and friendly school where you will have the opportunity to become part of a brilliant staff team with opportunities to develop your skills working under the direction of our teachers and EYFS Lead.
What you will do at work
We have amazing pupils who are eager to learn and have supportive families. This role is perfect for someone who wants to develop their experience working with young pupils in the nursery / reception classes.
You will learn:
- To support teaching and learning in our nursery
- To support the class teacher in all aspects of day-to-day school life
- To help our youngest pupils to develop their skills and understanding
- To communicate with parents and carers about their children
- To ensure that all pupils are safeguarded effectively
Training
This apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 6 of your working hours per week will be spent training or studying.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Child Safety
Qualifications
- GCSE English Language (Grade 4 or C / equivalent) – essential
- GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or C / equivalent) – essential
About this employer
St Mary’s VC Academy in Market Weighton is part of the St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust. Our school is a vibrant, culturally diverse, inclusive and friendly academy located in Market Weighton a small town in East Yorkshire, which serves our local church the parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and our local community.
We strive to accept the mission of Jesus in everything we do, every day. As a caring school, we welcome you to look at our school website and hope that you find it full of useful information.
After this apprenticeship
Our nursery and reception class numbers are growing. We hope that the role will lead to the successful applicant staying with us and progressing after achieving the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship.
Things to consider
- The succesful applicant will be subject to passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment and starting work
- The role will sometimes be outside in the fresh air and working with these young infants and children does involve physical work too