Crownfield Infant and Nursery School White Hart Lane, Collier Row, Romford, Essex RM7 8JB Tel: 01708 741826 Email: [email protected] Website: www.crownfieldinfantschool.org Head Teacher: Mrs Sharon Nacmias Learning Support Assistant - Nurture and Learning Practitioner Hours: 28.75 hours per week, term time Grade: Grade 1/2 points 2-5 Salary: £25,854 - £27,030 full time equivalent p.a. (Actual salary will be pro-rata) Required: ASAP A Nurture and Learning Mentor is a member of the school staff and part of our Wellbeing Team, who will support our Home School Support Worker to ensure that particular children achieve their full potential at school. The Nurture and Learning practitioner works at all times subject to the direction and supervision of the HSSW and may work alongside children in the class. The job of the Nurture and Learning Practitioner is to work with children identified as having barriers to learning. They will support children on a one-to-one or group basis. Barriers to learning may include (not exclusively): Significant and consistent underachievement Poor behaviour or difficulties in anger management Failing motivation, confidence or self-esteem Loss, bereavement or parental break-up Difficulties in concentration or maintaining focus Poor attendance and/or punctuality Difficulties in maintaining relationships with peers or adults Poor personal organisational skills. We are looking for a practitioner who ideally has experience of working in a school and has an awareness of their own and other people’s emotions. You will be professional, organised, hardworking, skilled, creative and genuinely looking to develop your talent. You will also be enthusiastic, highly motivated, friendly and caring! You will have patience and demonstrate an understanding of significant and complex learning needs, including social and emotional needs. Please apply online. Closing Date: Friday 27 th September 2024 Crownfield Infant School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at our school. As such all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.