Early Years Practitioner Location: York, North Yorkshire Start Date: November 2024 Salary: £83 – £100 per day Contract Type: Full-Time GSL Education’s North Yorkshire branch is currently looking to appoint an exceptional and qualified Early Years Practitioner for an Alternative Provision located in York, North Yorkshire, starting in November 2024. About the School: The school's aim is to give children and young people with needs related to social, emotional, and mental health an excellent education, encouraging possibilities for success, and enhanced life skills. The school wants to support youth in overcoming obstacles to learning and working toward the development of positive behaviours and constructive attitudes. The school supports a large number of students with additional learning or neurodevelopmental challenges, such as ADHD and Autism. The school's curriculum is designed to be engaging, relevant, and stimulating, providing a solid foundation for future success. The school’s focus is on academic achievement, personal development, and community engagement which reflets their belief in empowering students to become confident, responsible, and compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world. Early Years Practitioner Requirements: Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years or similar. 6 months experience working within an Early Years or Nursery setting within the last 2 years. Be knowledgeable of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, principles, and practice. Knowledge and experience of record keeping and tracking progress of children. Experience or understanding of behaviours linked to additional needs. A Child Only DBS registered to them Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education. Early Years Practitioner Role and Responsibilities: To work with the class teacher to facilitate the learning of early years children within a special educational needs school. To assist in the delivery of play-based learning activities, which contribute to the overall learning and development of children. Support children on a 1:1 and small group basis. Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships and communicate effectively with children and their families and carers. Provide academic, emotional, and physical support to pupils where appropriate, including the delivery of personal care where appropriate. Hold a Child Only DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. If you would like to apply for the position of Early Years Practitioner in York, North Yorkshire, please call Daniel Molkenthin at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education official website to apply online.