Early Years Assistant

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!