Location
London Borough of Islington, Golden Lane Children’s Centre, part of Prior Weston School, located within the modern, purpose-built Golden Lane Campus.

Hours
35 hours per week, Term Time Only (TTO)

Salary
Scale 5, Spine Points 12-15
£29,784.11 - £31,112.93 pro rata

Contract
12-Month Fixed-Term Contract, with the potential to become permanent

About the Role
Join the Early Years team supporting children aged 0–4 years in a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring environment. You will support and develop the delivery of engaging and high-quality Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning experiences. Your role includes helping to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children, adapting activities to meet individual needs and promote inclusion. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to meet the individual needs of every child, encouraging their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Your contribution will help ensure positive outcomes for all children in our care.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Golden Lane Children’s Centre celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an environment where every child, family, and staff member feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe every child deserves the very best start in life and are passionate about fostering an environment where all children feel welcomed, included, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Qualifications
Holds a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification recognised as full and relevant by the Department for Education.

Experience
Experience of, or a strong commitment to, supporting children with a range of developmental, learning, and communication needs is essential.

About You
- A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their learning and development.
- Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Commitment to inclusion and ensuring every child can thrive and achieve their full potential.
- Understands the importance of celebrating diversity and promoting equality in the early years.
- Values and respects the backgrounds, cultures, languages, and experiences of all children and families.
- Reliable, flexible, and able to use own initiative.
- Works effectively as part of a team and builds positive relationships with children, colleagues, and families.
- Demonstrates a caring, enthusiastic, and proactive approach.
- Shares our commitment to providing the very best early years experiences and outcomes for all children.