Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons, City of Westminster, City of Westminster

Early Years Assistant

Salary Not Specified

Bright Horizons, City of Westminster, City of Westminster

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 3 Nov | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4ff9d8ee23714cdaa9dd0fbff7b2850e

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
  • KNOWLEDGE ESSENTIAL:
  • Work experience within the Early Years sector
  • KNOWLEDGE DESIRABLE:
  • 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
  • SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES (ESSENTIAL):
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to be flexible, adaptable and embrace new ways of doing things
  • SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES (DESIRABLE):
  • Child Protection
  • Genuine desire and passion for ongoing learning and development