November 8, 2024

Islington Council

Islington

Early Years Support Worker

About The Role

Qualified Early Support Worker- Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre

Contract:

Permanent, 27.5 hours per week, All Year Round

Salary Grade:

Scale 2

Actual Salary:

£23,010- £23,338

Required for:

January 2025

We are looking to appoint dynamic, enthusiastic, creative and committed Early Years Support Workers to join our outstanding team. The current vacancy is in Baby Room. The successful candidate will be part of established structure and service that is committed to developing children’s experiences, fostering a lifelong love of learning and improving outcomes, from 6 months through to Reception.

We provide full wrap-around care and education for children from 6 months to five years. We also host a wide variety of outreach services, supporting our families to achieve successful outcomes. As well as assisting the teachers and educators in the provision of high quality, fully integrated care and education, the role also involves supporting children in our extended provision and working with partners including PE coaches, musicians, forest school leaders and dance instructors.

Please note that shift patterns and responsibilities can change within the scope of the contract based on the needs of the service. Typical shift patterns are: Week A 8am-2pm and Week B 12-6pm.

At Ambler, we promote equality, challenge discrimination and recognise the positive value that comes from having a truly diverse workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who reflect the diverse community of our school.

We can offer you:

An established staff team providing excellent services for our community
A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued
An enthusiastic, dynamic and talented leadership and staff team
The opportunity to be part of develop and drive
An opportunity to develop and deliver inspiring initiatives
Fantastic continuous professional development opportunities and training

We are looking for candidates with:

Excellent knowledge and experience of providing high-quality care and education for babies and young children
Ability to demonstrate and apply a strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
Ability to plan, prepare and deliver activities for children's individual needs
Ability to monitor, assess and write quality observations
Ability to work as part of a team and to follow and embed whole school initiatives
A commitment to improving outcomes for all our children and families as part of multi-agency team working
Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Policies and Procedures for in line with school policies and procedures, and Government guidance
If you are interested in the role, please take a look at our ‘virtual tour’ on our website. If you are shortlisted, a tour will be included as part of the interview day.

Deadline for applications: Midnight, Sunday 24th November 2024
Interviews: Monday 2nd December 2024

Please apply online at https://jobs.islington.gov.uk If you need any assistance, please email the childrenscente@ambler.islington.sch.uk quoting reference: AMB2410

Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Also, this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. An online search will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.