RQ1691192 – Early Years Assistant

Job Details

Umbrella rate – £19.24 an hour

Role Purpose

The Early Years Assistant supports the Nursery Nurse and Early Years Officer in delivering high-quality care, learning, and play opportunities for children aged 1 year to rising 5 years, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Main Responsibilities

1. Support for Children

  • Attend to children’s personal, social, health, hygiene, first aid and welfare needs.

  • Supervise children to ensure their safety and access to learning and play.

  • Build positive relationships and act as a role model.

  • Promote inclusion and equal access to learning for all children.

  • Encourage independence and positive interaction with others.

2. Support for Early Years Officer / Key Person

  • Prepare and clear learning environments as directed.

  • Assist with classroom displays and resources.

  • Monitor children’s progress and report to the Key Person.

  • Support record keeping and documentation.

  • Assist with behaviour management and report concerns appropriately.

  • Communicate information to and from parents/carers as directed.

  • Provide general administrative support (photocopying, filing, typing).

3. Support for Delivery of the EYFS Curriculum

  • Support children’s listening and communication skills.

  • Assist with implementing EYFS and other relevant frameworks.

  • Support children’s use of basic ICT.

  • Prepare and maintain learning resources and equipment.

4. Support for the Centre

  • Comply with all safeguarding, health & safety and council policies.

  • Promote equality, diversity and inclusive practice.

  • Contribute to the ethos and aims of the centre.

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals.

  • Attend meetings and training as required.

  • Accompany children on visits and trips when necessary.

Generic Responsibilities

  • Comply with Health & Safety, Data Protection and statutory requirements.

  • Promote and implement Equal Opportunities policies.

  • Use IT systems appropriately.

  • Undertake additional duties aligned with the role and grade.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Experience

Requirement Essential Desirable
Experience working with children aged 0–5 ✓
Working in partnership with parents and professionals ✓
Working with EYFS framework ✓
Inclusive practice supporting children with SEN ✓

Skills & Abilities

Requirement Essential Desirable
First Aid knowledge ✓
Good ICT skills ✓
Ability to relate well to children and adults ✓
Team working skills ✓
Good verbal and written communication ✓
Knowledge of child development ✓
Good childcare practice ✓

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Early Years / Childcare – Essential

  • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development – Essential

Key Contacts

  • Parents and Carers

  • Children’s Centre colleagues

  • Schools

  • Health Professionals

  • Local Authority

  • Community groups and Early Years providers

Core Competencies

  • Self-development and learning

  • Teamwork

  • Organisation and self-discipline

  • Building partnerships

  • Effective communication and appreciation of diversity

  • Innovation and problem-solving

  • Customer focus

Additional Information

  • This post requires a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

  • No line management responsibility.

  • Travel not normally required.

If you think this job role is for you, please send your CV to rebeccabentum@carringtonblakerecruitment.com