WORKING FOR THE TEAM, SERVICE AND OUR ORGANISATION

Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.
We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.
To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

We require enthusiastic early years nursery education support workers who are dynamic with exceptional commitment, drive, vision, passion and has had substantial experience working with children who have special educational needs. You will be joining friendly, creative and highly motivated teams.
Archway and Willow Children’s Centres achieved ’Outstanding’ in the Ofsted inspection. The effectiveness of leadership and management, quality of teaching, learning, assessment, personal development, behaviour, welfare and outcomes for children is all outstanding.
Archway and Willow Children’s Centres are situated in the Bright Start North area in light and spacious purpose-built spaces. We have spacious gardens with a mud kitchens and calm spaces to explore natural materials.
Archway Children’s Centre is in the register of good practice for ‘Imaginative Approaches to Exploring Media and Materials’. Willow Children’s Centre is in the register of good practice for ‘Providing Adventurous Learning Through Forest School Experiences’. Both centres have the Gold award for Healthy Early Years London.
Archway and Willow Children’s Centre are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; all posts are subject to a satisfactory DBS checks.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role , please contact Mita Pandya on mita.pandya@islington.gov.uk