Job Summary
Due to increased demand, we are looking for a full-time Early Years Practitioner to join our team. You must have a minimum Level 3 qualification in early years and have an enthusiastic personality to work with our little people. Flexibility of your hours can be discussed, but you will be required to work 38 hours per week, all year.
This position is to work with children aged 0-4 years between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm.
The position is subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Responsibilities and Duties
Early Years Practitioner
Start Well Learning is an exciting and dynamic facility offering learning opportunities for early years aged children.
Purpose of Job: To provide quality education and care for children 0 – 4 years.
Main duties:
* Plan and provide a caring and stimulating environment that is appropriate for individual learning and enables children to reach their full potential.
* Act as a key worker for a group of children.
* Work with the management team to develop strategies to include parents and maintain positive relationships.
* Work within the Children’s Act, EYFS, Ofsted, and local standards.
* Plan and prepare exciting and active opportunities to stimulate learning.
* Be part of a team that respects all children and celebrates diversity.
* Work within policies/procedures of the setting.
* Ensure that safeguarding procedures are adhered to at all times.
* Attend and participate in staff meetings.
* Use own observations to update online learning journals and child reviews.
* Maintain cleanliness of premises, toys, and equipment.
Experience required:
* Knowledge of current EYFS.
* Ability to effectively communicate with children, parents, families, and other professionals.
* Ability to plan activities using online learning journals to stimulate learning and development based on observation.
Qualifications:
* Minimum Level 3 qualification in childcare or equivalent.
* Desire to continue with own professional development.
Personal Attributes:
* Creative thinker.
* Lots of energy.
* Ability to inspire children's learning.
* Sense of humour.
* Flexible working attitude.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Level 3 Childcare qualification.
* Minimum 1 year experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £11.44 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 38 per week
Experience:
* EYFS: 1 year (required)
* Childcare: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 02/12/2024
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