Gan Nursery Teaching Assistant

IJDS are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person to join our Gan (Nursery) team, working with children to enable them to achieve their best. Our Gan is unique in that children are taught in both Hebrew and English, so fluency in both languages is essential. NVQ Level 3 is a minimum requirement of this role and Hebrew speaker would be ideal. Experience and understanding of how children learn would be beneficial. If you are willing to work as part of a team and to go that extra mile for our children, please apply. TEACHING ASSISTANT (8:00am - 3:45pm) Term Time plus INSET days (Part time will be considered for the right candidate) Main Purpose of the Job: The main role of the teaching assistant is to work with the Gan teachers to create a safe, educational and fun environment for 3-4-year-olds. You will support the team to raise the learning and attainment of children while also supporting the development, and promoting of, their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. You will give assistance to pupils so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement. The Teaching Assistant should act with honesty and integrity, in line with other educational professionals to make the education of the pupils their first concern. A Gan Teaching Assistant is a physically active position that will require you to engage with children on an individual and group level, whilst still supervising other children in the indoor or outdoor classroom environment. Support for the Pupils To assist with the development and implementation of IEPs To establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher. Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence. Provide feedback to pupils in relation to their progress and achievement, with guidance from the teacher. Assist with the Intimate Care of the children, in line with our Intimate Care policy. Support for the Teacher Maintain an orderly, supportive and purposeful environment. Follow lesson plans or guidance from the teacher. Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher and SENDCo to support pupils to achieve learning goals. Assist with the planning of learning activities for groups or individuals. Monitor pupils’ responses to the learning activities and accurately record achievement and progress as directed, giving feedback to the teacher. Promote good behaviour, dealing with conflict and incidents in line with the school policy, encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own actions. Build constructive relationships with parents/carers. Support the teacher with routine admin tasks, such as photocopying, filing, resourcing Support for the Curriculum Assist with the implement