Early Years Learning Mentor

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Learning Mentor to work within our Early Years Department. Working alongside and supporting the Lead practitioners you will be caring for

children aged 3-6 years, supporting their wellbeing, and helping them to embrace a lifelong love of learning, helping to provide rich and varied experiences through the Early Years Foundation

Stage and Waldorf Early Childhood curricula.

You will work both within our main kindergartens and our inclusion hub, supporting all children including those with additional and special educational needs. Additional intimate care is required

for some of our children. This is a part time, mornings only role.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

As well as a warm, caring personality, a sense of humour and an ability to work flexibly across the department, the successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to train and update skills

and knowledge as required, and have a proven track record of working successfully within a team, fostering positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

The successful candidate:

Must hold a minimum level 2 full and relevant Early Years Qualification as detailed in the DfE qualifications criteria·

Other essential requirements are:

● Up to date Paediatric First Aid qualification

● Experience of working in an Early Years setting

● Experience of working with pupils with SEND

Desirable attributes are:

● Knowledge of Makaton

● Experience of using a Total Communication approach

● Some knowledge and experience of working with children with ASD.

● Experience of meeting self care needs of children with additional needs

● Some knowledge and interest of the Waldorf pedagogical approach to Early Years Education and a willingness to learn more.