Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in child care is seeking passionate individuals to join their team. In this rewarding role, you will create enriching learning experiences and provide exceptional care to children aged 0-5. Your responsibilities will include planning stimulating activities, ensuring a safe environment, and working collaboratively with colleagues and families. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on children's development while adhering to best practices in early years education. If you are dedicated to nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years settings and working with children aged 0-5.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for child development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and plan learning opportunities and care for children's development.
• Ensure safety and welfare of children in line with policies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Child Protection

Job description

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 i.e., hygiene standards and room preparation
• To provide support for your colleagues within the nursery and the broader business

EXPERIENCE DESIRABLE:

• 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

We look forward to receiving your application!