Early Years Assistant

At St Michael's Community Academy our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team. The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of St Michael's Community Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team. St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools. More information on St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://sbmat.org. Job Purpose To assist nursery staff, as part of a professional team, in working with children on their education and socialdevelopment and provide a high quality of care.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of qualified staff assist in the delivery of activities enhancingchildren’s social and educational development Assist in setting up and clearing away of displays and activities, including ensuring that the materialsand equipment are safe and clean Attend to children’s personal needs including assisting in children at meal time Exchange information with parents / carers Assist other staff with the assessment procedures to ensure children’s progress is satisfactory Update Children’s Records Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within theacademy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures Any other duties appropriate to the post. Our Offer To You When you join the St Bart’s family, you’re joining a Trust that truly values it’s people. We’re proud to live by our PEACE values- Passion, Encouragement, Ambition, Collaboration, and Enjoyment, which are at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s what you can expect from us:

A welcoming, supportive culture where everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are. Health and wellbeing support -including access to mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits. Opportunities to grow - we’re passionate about development, with access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals. Recognition and rewards -from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your hard work is seen and celebrated. Financial peace of mind - competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers’ Pensions, and travel benefits. Your voice matters - regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together. And above all, you’ll be part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our brilliant young people every single day.