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Kids spot nursery

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, your primary responsibility is to support the lead teacher in creating a positive and nurturing learning environment for young children. You will assist in implementing age-appropriate educational activities, fostering social and emotional development, and ensuring the well-being of each child in the early years setting. Visual Inspection: Before children arrive, conduct a thorough visual inspection of the play areas, both indoors and outdoors. Look for potential hazards like broken toys, loose equipment, spills, or uneven surfaces.Duties and responsibilities Classroom Support:  <ul><li>Organization and Preparation: Assist the lead teacher in organizing and preparing a conducive learning environment.</li><li>Curriculum Implementation: Support the implementation of age-appropriate curriculum activities to enhance the learning experience.</li><li>Collaborative Atmosphere: Collaborate with the teacher to create a stimulating and engaging atmosphere for young learners.</li><li>EYFS and Guided Risk Management: Apply sound knowledge and/or experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and guided risk management. Refer to the guided risk-taking policy for additional information.</li><li>Strategic Support: Utilize effective strategies, in collaboration with the teacher, to assist pupils in achieving Early Years Foundation Stage objectives, specifically the Early Learning Goals.</li><li>Activity Planning: Take an active role in planning and setting up activities, materials, equipment, and resources for individual and group learning experiences, collaborating with other staff.</li><li>Observation Support: Support in observations by monitoring pupils' responses to learning activities.</li><li>Parent/Carer Relationships: Establish constructive relationships with parents and carers to foster a positive and communicative partnership.</li><li>Group Support: Provide assistance in various class groups, including phonics, circle times, and focused activity learning.</li><li>Personal Care Duties: Assist with toileting and changing duties as needed, ensuring a supportive and caring environment.</li><li>Behavioural Environment: Create an environment where good behaviour is encouraged and rewarded.</li><li>Attendance Recording: Use your own profile to record daily attendance, food and toileting accurately or to request additional items using the communications app.</li><li>Active Supervision: Maintain active supervision throughout the day as children engage in play. This involves regular scanning of the environment, anticipating potential hazards, and intervening promptly if necessary.</li></ul>Individualized support: <ul><li>Nappy changing/ potty training/ and general toileting hygiene.  </li><li>Ensuring the teacher is aware of when parents would like to initiate potty training. </li><li>Assistant to be aware of Kids Spot Potty training program, no more than 3 children at a time.  </li><li>How and when to request for diapers/ extra clothes. </li><li>To be aware of allergies and medical conditions for each child.  </li><li>Observe children for any sign of illness or discomfort upon arrival, take temperature and inform the teacher if any concerns arise.</li></ul>Communication: <ul><li>Maintain open and effective communication with teachers and other staff members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.</li><li>Establish and cultivate positive relationships with parents and carers on a daily basis, promoting open dialogue and partnership to enhance the child's overall well-being.</li><li>Engage in respectful communication with children, refraining from using negative words such as &quot;no&quot; or &quot;don't cry.&quot; Acknowledge their feelings, validate concerns, and employ age-appropriate language. Acknowledge their contributions to conversations and redirect gently when necessary. Avoid the use of harsh or condescending tones when communicating with children, ensuring a supportive and encouraging atmosphere.</li><li>Collaborate with other classroom assistants to execute general cleaning tasks based on established schedules, contributing to a well-maintained learning environment.</li><li>Utilize only the English language while at the nursery, except during designated break times, to maintain a consistent communication environment.</li><li>Activate and operate your own parent app account for check-ins, daily meal updates, and toileting information.</li><li>Stay proactive in responding to any requests or updates, ensuring effective communication between parents and the nursery.</li><li>Always maintain a safe and clean learning environment to ensure the child&rsquo;s wellbeing.</li><li>TA &amp; CA to equally share joint housekeeping responsibilities within the classroom.  </li></ul>Resources and Hygiene in class: <ul><li>Assist in organizing and maintaining classroom materials, resources, and equipment. </li><li>Help set up learning and ensure that educational materials are accessible to children. </li><li>Resources &ndash; to be stored in the correct location daily.  </li><li>Monthly resource stocktakes to be done in every class, information to be shared with the supply assistant.  </li><li>Ongoing hot spot cleaning daily of tables, door &amp; cubby handles, chairs, and other surfaces. </li><li>Friday Deep Cleaning: All resources to be washed and sanitized. Warm water, soap, and Dettol/antibacterial solution to be used for classroom cleaning. Vacuum must be used.</li><li>Safety and cleaning checklists to be done daily.</li><li>At the end of the month hand the attendance sheet to reception to scan to one drive.</li><li>Always maintain a safe and clean learning environment to ensure the child&rsquo;s wellbeing.</li><li>TA &amp; CA to equally share joint housekeeping responsibilities within the classroom.  </li><li>Conduct regular check- ups on classroom equipment and furniture and communicate to the teacher any shortage of supply observed.</li><li>Document maintenance work if broken or missing items is observed in class.</li><li>Ensure plug sockets is covered at the end of every day.  </li></ul>Behaviour Management and child handling: <ul><li>Active Listening: Engage in active listening by bending down to a child's level, making eye contact, and genuinely attending to their concerns and ideas. This demonstrates respect and fosters open communication.</li><li>Positive Reinforcement: Emphasize positive reinforcement, directing attention to effort and positive behaviour rather than focusing solely on mistakes. For instance, encourage walking instead of running.</li><li>Comfort and Reassurance: Recognize the power of child handling as a tool for comfort and reassurance. Simple gestures like asking if a child needs a hug can have a profound impact on their emotional well-being.</li><li>Appropriate Touch: Acknowledge the importance of child handling techniques, especially in the context of appropriate touch. Adhering to these principles is crucial for the overall well-being and emotional development of each child. Refer to our policies for specific guidelines and practices related to child handling.</li></ul>By incorporating these principles into our approach, we aim to create an environment that fosters trust, promotes positive self-esteem, and cultivates healthy interpersonal relationships.Code of Conduct: <ul><li>Undertake training and CPD&rsquo;s, as required.</li><li>Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.</li><li>Attend and participate in relevant meetings/events as required.</li><li>Excursions: Support a professional manner that will reflect well on the school. See excursion policy for more information. </li><li>Ensure a safe and secure environment for children, following all health and safety protocols. </li><li>Teaching assistants are assigned to a particular class for an academic year. However, the nursery will deploy teaching assistants as the needs of the nursery dictate.  </li><li>Be a role model for children and colleagues in terms of behaviour and attitude. </li><li>Be always punctual and professional and when we have visitors welcome them and offer support if no one is around.  </li><li>Wear the nursery provided uniform, for more information refer to the uniform policy. </li><li>Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, welfare, security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person. </li><li>Actively support the school policies and ensure that all children have an equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. </li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>A minimum of a high school diploma; a relevant associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field is preferred.</li><li>Previous experience working with young children in an educational setting.</li><li>Knowledge of early childhood development principles and best practices.</li><li>First aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED2,000.00 - AED2,500.00 per monthEducation:<ul><li>High school or equivalent (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Teacher Assistant: 2 years (Required)</li></ul>Willingness to travel:<ul><li>100% (Preferred)</li></ul>

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