Early Years Assistant

We are looking for a Early Years Assistant to support the Nursery Nurse and Early Years Officer in developing and inspiring a high level of care, learning, play and education for children aged 1 year to rising 5 year olds. Main Responsibilities: Attend to the children’s personal needs and implement related personal programmes including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters Supervise and support children ensuring their safety and access to play and learning Establish good relationships with children acting as a role model and being aware of any responding appropriately to individual needs Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children Encourage children to interact with others and engage in activities Encourage children to act independently as appropriateSupport for Early years Officer/Key Person Prepare and clear the learning environment as directed Assist in displaying children’s work Be aware of children’s needs/ progress/ achievements and report to their key person as agreed Undertake children’s record keeping as requested Support the Key Person in managing the learning environment and children’s behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed Provide clerical/admin support to the team e.g. photocopying, typing, filing etc..Support for delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Support children with their listening skills Support children in respect of local and national frameworks (i.e. EYFS, HEYP, Children’s centres frameworks, tracking) Support children using basic ICT skills as directed Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by EYO/Key Person and assist the children in their useSupport for the Centre Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures of the centre and Haringey Council reporting all safeguarding concerns to the appropriate officer Be aware and support difference and ensure children have equal access to play and learning opportunities that scaffold their development Contribute to the overall ethos/work and aims of the centre Appreciate and support the role of other professionals Attend relevant meeting as required Participate in training and other learning activities as part of professional development as required Accompany staff and children on visits, trips and other out of centre activities as required