We are looking for Assistant Early Years Practitioners who can work to a high standard, extending children's learning through a variety of interesting play-based activities.
We focus on building positive, nurturing relationships and building children’s independence through play-based approaches to promote their learning and development.
Our nursery is at the heart of the community, working closely with families and local partners to make a real difference and bring about change through nurturing relationships.
Watch for a flavour of how we work with our partners and the wider community.
You will provide support for the care of a group of children, ensure the indoor and outdoor environment is stimulating and welcoming and provide practical and domestic support in the upkeep of the nursery, whilst maintaining excellent relationships with parents and children.
You will work as part of a collaborative and supportive team who engage in regular continuous professional development.
You will need to have a minimum Level 2 qualification (with a view to undertaking a Level 3 qualification within the first year) as defined by the Department for Education on the Early Years Qualifications List and Ofsted Welfare Requirements or equivalent, along with previous childcare experience and sound knowledge of the EYFS.
The key attributes required for this role are a strong customer focus, the ability to relate well to others, excellent communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
* Please note that this role is working full-time for 39 weeks of the year (term-time). You will be paid equally over the 12 months of the year *
If you are offered this post you will be subject to an enhanced with child barred lists check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working at Sheffield Hallam University but its relevance to the duties of the post will need to be assessed before the appointment is confirmed.
We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.
You will be contractually enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country.
Find out more about the LGPS.
If you are, or have been, a recent member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) directly prior to joining us, you can choose to opt out of the LGPS and remain in the USS. Please contact the Pensions team to discuss options available.
For this job, we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area/ this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.
The role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route so if you are an international applicant, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.
To find out more, take a look at our guide to applying
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