Early Years Practitioner

Summary:

Early Years Practitioner job opportunity with a focus on nurturing young learners and supporting child development.

About the School:

A school committed to inclusive education and high standards, fostering a positive and supportive environment where children can grow and thrive.

The Opportunity:

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a vital role in shaping the early learning experiences of young children. This is a dynamic and impactful position that offers the chance to contribute to a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can flourish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain a welcoming early years environment, ensuring all activities are set up and that materials and equipment are safe and clean.
• Contribute to the planning of learning activities, assisting staff in delivery and adapting tasks to support each child's unique development needs.
• Monitor and report on responses to activities, contributing to assessment procedures and maintaining accurate routine records.
• Support the Teacher/Early Years Professional to ensure activities run smoothly, promoting positive behaviour and handling any incidents promptly in line with trust policy.
• Provide feedback to the class teacher, contributing to the assessment of needs and the implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Act as a keyworker for designated children, establishing positive, trusted relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals.
• Provide short-term cover supervision for the class in the temporary absence of the Teacher or Early Years Professional.
• Attend to the personal, emotional, and social needs of the children to ensure a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (e.g., NVQ Level 3, CACHE Level 3, or equivalent).
• Proven experience working within an Early Years setting, with a solid understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies.

Preferred

• Experience with Teaching English as a Second Language.
• Additional qualifications in child development or special educational needs.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension schemes.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including a Westfield Health subscription.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.