Early Years Assistant

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Family Solutions Full time

**Position**: Early Years Assistant

**Salary Banding**: £20,748.00 - £21,403.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

**Hours**:Full time / Permanent / Mon-Fri / 40 hours

**Location**:Edinburgh Midlothian EH4 6PH

Our Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare is looking for a passionate part time Early Years Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.

This nursery is set in the green outskirts of Edinburgh and offers different rooms for each age group, full of exciting resources to spark your child’s natural curiosity.

Outside, children enjoy learning about nature and developing their motor skills and balance on tricycles and climbing frames. They also take the children on regular trips in the local community where they can spot wildlife and learn in natural environments. This includes outings to the park, beach and woodlands.

The nursery in Cramond is located close to local bus routes.

As an Early Years Assistant working with us, you can expect a competitive salary from £20,748.00 - £21,403.20 per annum, excellent training and development as well as a caring and passionate place to work.

**PURPOSE OF ROLE**:
To contribute high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in our nursery alongside keeping everyone safe.

**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 / Realising the Ambition.
- 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 (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 / Realising the Ambition.
- 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


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