Hilltop Primary School, Crawley, West Sussex Education - non-teaching Term time Permanent (Y)Our Opportunity We are looking for a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our Hilltop Primary School Nursery. Our nursery offers a unique experience for preschool only children who are preparing for their next big step in life…. School. At Hilltop, we are passionate about going above and beyond to inspire children to become lifelong learners. If you love working with children, can foster their curiosity and support them on a journey of discovery enabling them to become inquisitive and confident learners, we would love to hear from you You will be extremely well supported, working alongside a committed team of practitioners and teachers. It’s not necessarily the length of your experience as an Early Years Practitioner that we are most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high-quality education. The ideal Early Years Practitioner will be someone who is: A team player with great communication skills and has the ability to build positive, professional relationships with others. Committed to helping develop an exciting and nurturing learning environment indoors and outdoors. Passionate about Early Education and has the ability to plan purposeful indoor and outdoor activities for children. Able to observe, write accurate and effective assessments, and plan a child’s next steps which reflect their needs, interests, and stages of development. As an Early Years Practitioner we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you: A comprehensive induction programme Excellent ongoing CPD Progression: If career development is your thing, we offer opportunities into teaching through our TKAT SCITT programme Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work-life balance The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change Access to trust resources and materials Cycle to work scheme TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts Free eye tests Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help About Hilltop Primary School We are really proud of our school and its pupils. At Hilltop we provide the stepping stones for our children to have successful futures. We aim to develop in every child the behaviours to become lifelong learners, opening their eyes to possibilities, developing ambition and aspiration. Our curriculum is broad, exciting, and enjoyable so that children can build positive memories of their primary years and grow as confident, considerate and resilient young people. Our core values of 'Being Kind, Being Collaborative, Being Inquisitive, Being Independent, Being Aspirational, Being Determined' underpin all that we do. We value every child and their family and believe that children learn best when parents and school work in partnership. About TKAT The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership, and learning for all. Within the oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high-quality education. Safeguarding TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. Flexible working TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work.