Early Years Practitioner - Widcombe Acorns Forest School and Pre-school
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Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.
This role will commence in September.
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8.30am - 5.00pm, Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm.
Job Share considered.
Purpose Of The Job
Under the direction of the Pre-school leader, to provide safe, high-quality education and care for young children in a stimulating, enjoyable and inclusive environment.
About Us
Widcombe Acorns is a warm, loving and secure environment that values children’s ideas and views and constantly strives to promote well-being and confidence in all our children. We are an inclusive setting and welcome children from all backgrounds and abilities. The staff team works closely together to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children in our care.
We are looking for someone who has experience working with pre-school children, who has a passion and drive and can work as part of a close-knit team of like-minded people. The successful applicant will need to be creative, calm, reassuring, fun, energetic, and fit. They will need to work in an incredibly busy, fast-moving environment while maintaining a good sense of humor and genuinely caring about children’s welfare.
That’s only the tip of the iceberg! If you are successful, you will be joining a well-established, supportive small team, who complement each other and make each day fun and upbeat.
Principal Accountabilities
* To liaise with the team to plan and implement developmental programmes for the children.
* To promote an inclusive environment, welcoming all children and ensuring no child is discriminated against on the grounds of disability, race, gender, or cultural background.
* To support and deliver a range of creative and innovative play and learning experiences for children, utilizing the indoor and outdoor environment throughout the year.
* To help set up Acorns for the daily programme and tidy away at the end of the session, ensuring that all toys and equipment are safe and clean at all times.
* To be a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely with parents/carers and ensuring each child’s needs are recognized and met, and that written records of observations are maintained.
* To have knowledge of ICT due to our children’s journals being online.
* To be aware of and respect the individual needs of children, their parents, and carers, and to act in accordance with the pre-school Operational Plan and policies, including those for special educational needs and equal opportunities.
* To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families, or other staff which is acquired as part of the job.
* To work with parents as partners in their child’s development.
* To attend in-service training courses as required and keep up to date with current good practices. To attend weekly staff meetings.
* To keep the Pre-school Leader informed of any concerns regarding children, safeguarding, parents/carers, or the safety of equipment.
* To carry out duties in accordance with health and safety regulations and procedures outlined in the Operational Plan, or any other relevant guidance that may be issued.
* To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Pre-School Leader.
NB: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them. Essential criteria, please see attached sheet.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. References and identity will need to be checked before the interview.
Please email for an application form.
Please telephone Emma Dodds at 01225 445446 for any questions.
Website: www.widcombeacorns.co.uk
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education and Training
* Government Administration
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