Early Years Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to provide exceptional care and learning experiences for children aged 0-5. In this role, you will foster a nurturing environment, ensuring each child's individual needs are met through tailored activities and assessments. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and families, promoting a diverse and inclusive atmosphere while adhering to safety and safeguarding policies. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about early childhood development and eager to contribute to a vibrant team dedicated to children's growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years settings is essential.
• Strong communication and adaptability are key competencies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rich learning opportunities and exceptional care for children.
• Ensure a safe and stimulating environment for all children.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Child Protection

Job description

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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.
• Ensure an enabling environment is provided with 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 to while 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.
• Work as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed in line with the nursery demands, e.g., hygiene standards and room preparation.
• 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 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!