Nursery Assistant

REPORTS TO: The Principal through the class teacher

Under the direction of the class teacher, assist with the educational support and care of the children in a designated class, in or outside the classroom.

The precise duties of the post will be determined by the Principal and may include all or some of the duties listed below.

• Under the leadership of the teacher work as part of a team to promote the efficient running of the class.
• Be aware of confidential issues linked to home/child/teacher relationships, as relevant, and keep confidences appropriately.
• Establish a supportive relationship with the children and parents.
• Assist, under the leadership of the teacher, children learning as effectively as possible both indoors and outdoors through, for example;
• clarifying and explaining instruction.
• ensuring the children are able to use equipment and materials/resources provided.
• participate in motivating and encouraging the children as required.
• participate in supporting identified areas for development, e.g. physical skills, language, behaviour, etc.
• To contribute to the planning, implementation and review of all areas of the curriculum as directed by the teacher.
• Under the leadership of the teacher prepare learning materials and resources.
• Under the leadership of the teacher contribute to the planning, preparation and display of the children’s work.
• Contribute to the observation, recording and evaluation of children’s progress records as directed by the teacher.
• Set up, clear away and regularly clean equipment.
• Participate in classroom activities, including groups of children, or individual children, under the direction of the teacher.
• Participate in special events/activities such as school visits.
• Positively promote positive behaviour in accordance with school policy.
• Ensure and promote as far as possible a safe environment for children.
• Assist with toileting, personal hygiene and dressing of children.
• Provide supervision/support including the administration of routine prescribed medicines and drugs for children who are ill and deal with minor cuts and bruises.
• Report, to the designated Child Protection Officer in the school, any signs or symptoms displayed which may suggest that a child requires expert or immediate attention in line with the boards/schools child protection policy.
• Contribute to the planning, purchase and preparation of daily snacks taking account of the school’s/Board’s ‘Healthy Eating Policy’.

• Assist with classroom administration, e.g. collecting dinner money, lost property etc.
• Provide regular feedback about the children to the teacher.

• Attend relevant in-service training and disseminate appropriate information to colleagues.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and staff training days as required.
• Be aware of school policies and procedures and under the leadership of the teacher contribute to the implementation and review of school policies and procedures.
• Such other duties as may be assigned within the level of the post.
• Participate in a supporting role in the training of non-teaching students.

This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works.

Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

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%3Cdiv style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:x-large;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPERSON SPECIFICATION%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:medium;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Ctable style=%22border-collapse:collapse;%22 align=%22center%22 border=%221%22 cellpadding=%220%22 cellspacing=%220%22 width=%220%22%3E%3Ctbody%3E%3Ctr%3E%3Ctd valign=%22top%22 width=%22623%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:large;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ENOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/td%3E%3C/tr%3E%3Ctr%3E%3Ctd valign=%22top%22 width=%22623%22%3E%3Col%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:medium;%22%3EYou must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:medium;%22%3EYou must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:medium;%22%3EThe stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:medium;%22%3EShortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:medium;%22%3EPlease note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to%26nbsp;shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the%26nbsp;criteria for the role.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:medium;%22%3EIn the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as%26nbsp;outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ol%3E%3C/td%3E%3C/tr%3E%3C/tbody%3E%3C/table%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:medium;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%26nbsp;%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Ctable style=%22border-collapse:collapse;%22 align=%22center%22 border=%221%22 cellpadding=%220%22 cellspacing=%220%22 width=%220%22%3E%3Ctbody%3E%3Ctr%3E%3Ctd valign=%22top%22 width=%22623%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:large;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/td%3E%3C/tr%3E%3C/tbody%3E%3C/table%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:medium;%22%3EThe following are%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3Eessential%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3Emay also be further explored during the interview/selection stage%3C/strong%3E.%26nbsp; You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ctable style=%22border-collapse:collapse;%22 align=%22center%22 border=%221%22 cellpadding=%220%22 cellspacing=%220%22 width=%220%22%3E%3Ctbody%3E%3Ctr%3E%3Ctd style=%22width:124px;%22 width=%22122%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFactor%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/td%3E%3Ctd style=%22width:377px;%22 width=%22379%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential Criteria%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/td%3E%3Ctd style=%22width:136.172px;%22 width=%22123%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EMethod of Assessment%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/td%3E%3C/tr%3E%3Ctr%3E%3Ctd style=%22width:124px;%22 valign=%22top%22 width=%22122%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EQualifications and Experience%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/td%3E%3Ctd style=%22width:377px;%22 valign=%22top%22 width=%22379%22%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EOption 1:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EHold a minimum of a Level 2 (or equivalent)* qualification in a relevant area from a recognised accredited awarding body.%3Ci%3E*Qualification must be at Certificate or Diploma level. 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style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3ESome or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ctable style=%22border-collapse:collapse;height:226.688px;%22 align=%22center%22 border=%221%22 cellpadding=%220%22 cellspacing=%220%22 width=%22658px%22%3E%3Ccaption%3E%26nbsp;%3C/caption%3E%3Ctbody%3E%3Ctr style=%22height:45.5938px;%22%3E%3Ctd style=%22height:45.5938px;width:134.266px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFactor%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/td%3E%3Ctd style=%22height:45.5938px;width:388.469px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDesirable Criteria%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/td%3E%3Ctd style=%22height:45.5938px;width:131.266px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EMethod of Assessment%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/td%3E%3C/tr%3E%3Ctr style=%22height:181.094px;%22%3E%3Ctd style=%22height:181.094px;width:134.266px;%22 valign=%22top%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EQualifications and Experience%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/td%3E%3Ctd style=%22height:181.094px;width:388.469px;%22 valign=%22top%22%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EExperience%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EExperience of planning or assisting in play based learning activities within a school/pre-school based setting%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EExperience supporting children%27s language, communication, and social development%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-size:14px;%22%3EExperience of working as a Classroom Assistant with pupils in a pre-school setting%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-size:14px;%22%3EExperience of working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-size:14px;%22%3EHave a minimum of 1 year%27s experience which has been gained in a paid capacity.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/td%3E%3Ctd style=%22height:181.094px;width:131.266px;%22 valign=%22top%22%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3ESifting by Application Form%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/td%3E%3C/tr%3E%3C/tbody%3E%3C/table%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv style=%22font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3EThe Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv%3E%26nbsp;%3C/div%3E%3Cp%3EIn the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background.%26nbsp; %3Cstrong%3EPlease note that you%26nbsp;%3Cu%3EWILL%3C/u%3E%26nbsp;be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.%26nbsp; Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3EFurther information can be accessed at%26nbsp;%3Ca href=%22https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/accessni-criminal-record-checks%22%3ENI Direct%3C/a%3E%26nbsp;or the%26nbsp;%3Ca href=%22https://www.justice-ni.gov.uk/articles/about-accessni%22%3EDepartment of Justice.%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv style=%22font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv style=%22font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cstrong%3EAPPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES%3C/strong%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv style=%22font-weight:bold;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/div%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:medium;%22%3ETo view the applicant guidance notes, please click%3C/span%3E%26nbsp;%3Ca href=%22https://www.eani.org.uk/sites/default/files/2024-12/Applicant%20Guidance%20Notes%2017.12.24.pdf%22%3Ehere.%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%26nbsp;%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3ETo learn about the many great benefits of joining the Education Authority, click %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://staffhub.eani.org.uk/hr-online/employee-benefits%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3Ehere%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E Job Details Primary Location: Down-Donaghadee-Donaghadee Primary School Contract Type: Permanent Duration of Contract/Contract End Date: N/A Status: Part-Time Hours per Week: 30 Working Pattern: Monday - Friday - 8.30 am - 3.00pm - Dual day Nursery AM/PM Grade/Scale: Nursery Assistant | NJC pts 5 - 8 | £25,583 - £26,824 per annum pro rata Additional Allowance(s): Not Applicable Anticipated Interview Date(s): TBC Additional Information: N/A