Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner

To work as a key person and as part of a dynamic pre-school team under the direction of the manager. To provide safe, high-quality education and care for young children that meets the individual needs of children attending the setting.

Early Years Practitioner - The role will include amongst others, the following duties:

- Carry out observations to establish children’s individual development in addition to their general health and wellbeing needs. Using the nursery management information system, maintain a consistent standard of observation and assessment records, including the 2-year-old progress check.

- Help set up for the daily programme and tidy away at the end of each session.

- Act as a key person to a small group of children, liaisingclosely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers, and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met.

- Work in partnership with parents/carers and family members. Offer support and guidance, and ensure parents/carers are regularly involved in discussion about their child’s progress.

- Teach the children, offering an appropriate level of support alongside stimulating play experiences.

- Ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures.

- Support at mealtimes within the setting.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £22,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 35 per week

Early Years Practitioner - Requirements:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

• Experience working with young children

Early Years Practitioner - Benefits:

• Parking on site

• Lunch provided

• Flexible hours

• Competitive salary

• Training opportunities

Work Location: In person