At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's development in a fun, engaging environment across multiple centres.
- Company: Join a community-focused organisation dedicated to nurturing young minds.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working, and great employee perks.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and to reflect the community you serve.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while having fun at work.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Early Years or equivalent, with a passion for child development.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 31022 £ per year.
Early Years Assistant
This is a fast pace, fun and rewarding role to work across 6 Children and Families Centres supporting the development of children in Bromley.
Schedule & Location
Days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (plus two full day Wednesdays per annum, one in April and one in October).
Daily hours: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm.
Term time: Yes + 1 week (39 weeks).
Locations: Bromley’s six Children and Family Centres and the Civic Centre (Biggin Hill, Penge, Mottingham, Bromley North, Orpington and St Paul’s Cray).
Travel across the borough may be required.
Responsibilities
- Support Early Years Practitioners to run crèche sessions for children aged 0‑5.
- Lead and facilitate Learn and Play sessions for children and their parent/carers.
- Support delivery of Bookstart.
- Model high‑quality play and help parents continue learning at home.
- Interpret and deliver pre‑planned Creche and Learn and Play sessions.
- Engage positively with children, parents and staff, and support families through differentiation of delivery.
- Implement legislation and relevant policies from London Borough Bromley and external agencies such as Department of Education and Ofsted.
- Self‑reflect and participate in the development of the setting, wider service and personal performance and training needs.
Qualifications & Requirements
- NVQ Level 2 or higher in Early Years, or equivalent.
- Extensive knowledge of child development and the EYFS Framework.
- Compassionate and understanding personality, with a strong employment record of engaging positively with children, parents and staff.
- Ability to support children with additional needs through differentiation of delivery.
- Ability to lead ‘Learn and Play’ sessions and inspire parents to enhance their child’s development.
- Evidence of outstanding practice and promotion of high standards of learning.
- Ability to interpret and deliver pre‑planned Creche and Learn and Play sessions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of strong, trusting bonds with families and support staff.
- Satisfactory enhanced DBS check is required.
- Employment Details
Permanent; minimum salary point for the grade of the role. The post holder will be required on site daily.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and as a disability confident committed employer we encourage applications from people with disabilities.
We welcome candidates that reflect our local communities.
Benefits
Competitive pay, career average pension scheme, flexible working practices and the Bromley employee benefits scheme including Cycle2Work, Salary Sacrifice Lease Car, Technology Scheme, Gym Flex and a range of local and national discounts.
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