Early Years Practitioner/ Early Years Educator

Job Overview:

• We are recruiting for Early Years Practitioners to join the Children''s Centres team.
• You will provide education, care, and supervision for children in an early years setting, preparing and delivering early learning activities to ensure children''s developmental needs are met.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to daily operations including curriculum delivery, safeguarding, health and safety, and record keeping.
• Provide full care and supervision for children, working with primary school staff to deliver integrated care and education.
• Implement operational policies in line with OFSTED standards.
• Promote high standards of behaviour and uphold equalities and inclusion policies.
• Work in partnership with multi-agency teams including network childminders.
• Attend planning and staff meetings.
• Support marketing and community engagement with parents and local schools.

Requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in early years practice (or equivalent).
• Experience of working with children in an early years environment.
• Knowledge of current early years principles, practice, and legislation including safeguarding.
• Commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to work flexibly including evenings, breakfast times, and occasional weekends.
• Physical fitness for early years tasks including lifting and carrying.
• Strong organisational, communication, and record-keeping skills.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Note: No sponsorship available for this role.