Location
London Borough of Islington

Hours
35 hours per week, All Year Round

Salary
£31,086 - £31,980 per annum (Scale 3, Spine Points 5-7)

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

About the Role
Join the team at Golden Lane Children’s Centre, part of Prior Weston School, located within the modern, purpose-built Golden Lane Campus. We provide a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring environment where children aged 0–4 years are supported to thrive and achieve their full potential. As an Early Years Support Worker, you will support the delivery of engaging and high-quality Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning experiences. You will help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment, supporting all children to access learning opportunities and adapting activities to meet individual needs and promote inclusion. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will encourage children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development and contribute to ensuring positive outcomes for all children in our care.

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

About you
- Holds a genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their learning and development.
- Has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Is committed 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.
- Is reliable, flexible, and able to use their 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.

Qualifications
Holds a minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification recognised as full and relevant by the Department for Education.