Islington Council
Early Years Support Worker - Maternity Cover Level 2
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About The Role
Early Years Support Worker
Salary Grade: Scale 3, Spine Points 5-7
Actual Salary: £31,086 - £31,980 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week, All Year Round
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract, with the potential to become permanent
Join the Team at Golden Lane Children's Centre!
Golden Lane Children’s Centre, part of Prior Weston School, is located within the modern, purpose-built Golden Lane Campus. We are proud to provide a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring environment where children are supported to thrive and achieve their full potential. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Support Worker to join our Early Years team, working with children aged 0–4 years. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young children’s learning and development through high-quality childcare and education based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
About The Role
As an Early Years Support Worker, you will:
- Support the delivery of engaging and high-quality EYFS learning experiences.
- Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children.
- Support all children to access learning opportunities, adapting activities where appropriate to meet individual needs and promote inclusion.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet the individual needs of every child.
- Encourage children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
- Contribute to ensuring positive outcomes for all children in our care.
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About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification recognised as full and relevant by the Department for Education.
- Has 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.
- Has experience of, or a strong commitment to, supporting children with a range of developmental, learning, and communication needs.
- 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.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Golden Lane Children’s Centre, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where every child, family, and member of staff feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that every child, regardless of their background, ability, language, culture, or individual needs, deserves the opportunity to succeed. We are looking for someone who shares our belief that every child deserves the very best start in life and is passionate about creating an environment where all children feel welcomed, included, and empowered to reach their full potential.
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Visit Us
We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit the Children’s Centre to meet our team and learn more about our provision. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 020 7786 4800.
Key Dates
- Closing Date: Sunday 6th September 2026
- Shortlisting: Monday - Wednesday 7th - 9th September 2026
- Interviews: Date to be confirmed
Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity
Prior Weston School & Children’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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If you are passionate about helping young children learn, grow and thrive, and would like to be part of a supportive, inclusive and dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.
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