Early Years Assistant
Bright Horizons
Early Years Assistant
£24274
Bright Horizons, Davenport Green, Cheshire East
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 7 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 42a95c898e274706ae5c7f6efd8e5ac4
Full Job Description
- Consistently deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care that helps all children to develop and meets their individual needs
- Make accurate and effective assessments which reflect the needs, interests and stages of development of the child by supporting the delivery of the key person approach
- Ensuring an enabling environment is providing consistent stimulating and inspiring activities for the children in both the indoor and outdoor area as a continuous provision
- Ensure Values are incorporated and demonstrated through Curriculum of Excellence /Pre Birth to Three.
- Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children in line with our child protection and keeping everyone safe policies and procedures
- Ensure internal policies and procedures are adhered whilst also meeting the external legislation and guidelines from our governing bodies
- Promote and follow guidelines implemented for managing behaviour including supporting children to manage their own feelings and behaviours
- Continually work in partnership with colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of the children ensuring a diverse and inclusive approach is maintained at all times
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication at all levels
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions for continuous professional development
- Demonstrate the HEART principles in everyday working life
- Working as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day to day tasks are completed in line with the nursery demands ie. Hygiene standards and room preparation
- To provide support for your colleagues within the nursery and the broader business
Experience of working within an Early years setting - Experience of working with children 0-5's years
- Work experience within the Early Years sector
- Curriculum of Excellence /Pre Birth to Three.
- Building the ambition 'and GIRFEC.
- Basic understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection
- Basic understanding of wider legislative requirements for working with children
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable and embrace new ways of doing things
- Child Protection
- Genuine desire and passion for ongoing learning and development
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