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Early Years Assistant - Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons

Early Years Assistant - Lunch Cover

Salary Not Specified

Bright Horizons, Primrose, Lancaster

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 25 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b8ecc06e1aab4b8d9d73b20fb0a9cc8c

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