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Early Years Assistant

3 months ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Teacheroo Full time
Job Introduction

The Early Years Assistant works collaboratively as a member of the Nursery team assisting in meeting the educational, care and welfare needs of all children.

You will be flexible and assist in carrying out general clerical duties as and when required in support of children's learning.

You will also provide support and assistance in the day-to-day operations of the Nursery as directed by the Head Teacher, Head of Nursery or nominated staff.

Main Responsibilities

  • Under the direction and supervision of teaching or nominated staff, support children in the playrooms and throughout the learning environment through organised activities, providing support, assistance and encouragement to help each individual child achieve the best learning and development outcomes possible.
- providing support to teachers, early years staff and children in all learning environments e.g. supporting all aspects of early learning and development including early language, mathematics, health and wellbeing, lunch routines and other general early years activities;
- assisting in supporting young children's creativity and skills for life and learning through play and through implementation of planned programmes;
- providing help to children in organising their day and to follow instructions;
- supporting children to build independence skills and assist children with personal care needs, e.g. toileting, changing, dressing.
- assisting in implementing the Nursery's positive behaviour policy;
- working as part of the school/early years setting staff team, ensuring the ongoing health, safety and welfare of the children including liaising with parents, bringing any matters concerning child protection to the attention of the teaching/senior early years staff in accordance with the school's policy and procedures;
- administrative elements of child welfare requirements, e.g. routine documentation and information dispersal, providing comfort and care for minor accidents, upsets or ailments e.g. cuts and bruises (reporting to teaching/early years staff if considered serious);
- following standard procedures for risk assessment within and out with the playrooms environment when required.
- participating in appropriate professional staff development opportunities, in service, refresher training as deemed appropriate.

  • Setting and up play equipment in playrooms and outside areas
  • Occasionally children may need to be changed from soiled to clean clothing in changing areas within the setting.
  • Clearing and cleaning playrooms when required with other early years staff; e.g. contents of cupboards, play resources, display materials
  • Supervising the playground/outdoors within early years settings in all weather
  • There is a requirement to be registered with SSSC or equivalent and gain a SVQ level 2 qualification within 5 years.
  • Good basic education and standard of Maths and English to SQA standard grade level or equivalent, or previous relevant experience Good communication skills verbal and written.
  • Good planning and organisational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
  • Experience of working with young children
About the school/organisation
The Edinburgh Academy is a fully co-educational school. The School consists of a Senior School, Junior School and a Nursery Department. The School is a member of HMC. The Edinburgh Academy moved to full co-education across the whole school in 2008.

The Junior and Senior Schools are on separate sites, both of which have spacious grounds and sports facilities including extensive playing fields, an all-weather sports area, and a large Sports Hall and Centre.

Package Description
The school prides itself on its warm and welcoming community, inclusive of all staff. Our teaching staff work alongside the operational teams to ensure the smooth running of the school. We value the contribution of all team members.

Through involvement in the co-curricular programme all those who work with us can bring their passions to work. Developing our talent is important to us. Access to training and professional development is available and encouraged.

Our reward package includes:

  • Free gym membership
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Benefits Programme including discounts to a number of major retailers, holiday, electric car and cycle to work schemes, as well as health and wellbeing option
  • Fee discount
  • A three course lunch is provided during term time