Early Years Assistant

Job Description

The Early Years Assistant supports the Early Years Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children. This role is pivotal in promoting effective teaching and learning, ensuring each child’s individual needs are met, and fostering their social, emotional, and cognitive development.

RESPONSABILITIES

1. Classroom Support:

- Assist the Early Years Teacher in daily lessons and activities.
- Deliver sequences of lessons planned by the teacher during short periods of teacher absence.
- Create and maintain a stimulating classroom environment where resources are accessible to all children.
- Supervise children during classroom activities, playtimes, and meals.

2. Child Development:

- Support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
- Observe and record children's progress, reporting any concerns to the Early Years Teacher.
- Promote the social, emotional, and cognitive development of each child.
- Assist in planning and executing age-appropriate learning activities.

3. Health and Safety:

- Ensure the health and safety of all children at all times.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the classroom and play areas.
- Follow school policies and procedures for safeguarding and child protection.
- Supervise children during indoor and outdoor play to ensure a safe environment.

4. Collaboration and Communication:

- Work collaboratively with the Early Years Teacher and other staff members.
- Participate in meetings and contribute to discussions regarding curriculum, administration, and organization.
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child’s progress and well-being.
- Assist in organizing and participating in school events, trips, and activities.

5. Professional Development:

- Engage in continuous professional development to keep up-to-date with best practices in early childhood education.
- Participate in performance management and appraisal processes.
- Attend relevant training sessions and workshops as required.

Other Responsibilities:

- Support the life of the school beyond the classroom by contributing positively to the school’s community spirit.
- Operate within the school’s policies and practices at all times.
- Assist in the management and ordering of classroom supplies and resources.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the school leadership team.

Promoting a Positive School Culture:

- Utilize grade level community meetings to promote the values and culture encompassed by the HLIS.
- Organize Early Years events and initiatives to promote the values and culture encompassed by the HLIS Promise.
- Celebrate student achievements and learner profile attributes through the lens of the HLIS Promise.
- Actively create opportunities and encourage ideas that allow students to display authentic leadership of themselves, their peers, and the wider school community.
- Actively support and promote the values and requirements of the educational programme.
- Effectively and correctly implement policy and procedures across their area of responsibility.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications/Training

- Qualification in Early Childhood Education. Essential
- First Aid Certification. Desirable
- Personal commitment to continuing professional development. Essential
- English: high level –  Desirable

Personal Attributes:

- High levels of personal integrity. Essential
- Adaptability and willingness to take on multiple tasks. Essential
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with young children. Essential

Experience/Knowledge:

- Experience working with young children in an educational setting. Essential
- Knowledge of the EYFS curriculum. Desirable

Skills:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Essential
- Ability to create a happy, challenging, and effective learning environment. Essential
- Strong organizational and time-management skills. Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Essential