Early Years Practitioner

Summary:

Join a school as an Early Years Practitioner and make a meaningful impact on young children's development.

About the School:

A school located in West London offers a welcoming and dynamic environment for early years education, with a strong focus on creating a nurturing and stimulating learning experience for young children.

The Opportunity:

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality early education that supports children's academic and personal development. This role is ideal for someone passionate about early childhood learning and committed to fostering a positive and enriching environment for young children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Model excellent early years practice in line with the Early Years Inspection Handbook.
• Stay up to date with current Early Years initiatives and legislation to inform your teaching approach.
• Set high expectations for children's learning and provide strong support to help them achieve their full potential.
• Demonstrate a secure understanding of child development and communicate this knowledge effectively to children.
• Gather and assess information to understand children's progress and share this with parents and professionals.
• Use assessment data to plan targeted learning strategies that support all children, including those who need additional help.
• Build strong relationships with parents by sharing insights into children's development and how they can support their learning at home.
• Reflect on your practice regularly to improve the quality of teaching and learning.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education.
• Strong experience working with young children, particularly 2–5-year-olds.
• Experience working with children and families to support their learning.
• Experience working as part of a team.
• Experience in planning and delivering learning experiences.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS, Ofsted Education Inspection Framework, and relevant legislation.
• Understanding of the developmental needs of young children aged 2–5 years.
• Understanding of what constitutes a quality early education environment.
• Strong observational and assessment skills with experience in maintaining accurate learning records.

Preferred

• Experience in writing detailed reports on children's developmental progress.
• Experience in using the Early Years Outcomes document and other relevant assessment tools.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Term-time working with full-time pay.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• State-of-the-art learning environments and resources.
• Supportive and collaborative working culture.