We have a great opportunity for a full time senior early years practitioner to join at Chawton Preschool.
The position is a term time with regular hours Monday to Friday. We are looking for an experienced candidate with a minimum of level 2/3 or working towards a level 3 early years qualification as we need to adhere to appropriate ratios and this position will require some cover for the manager/deputy. Hourly pay will be dependent on experience and in line with nmw.
Your role will involve supporting the manager and other staff with Key Person responsibilities so experience of this would be necessary. This position requires a level of fitness as some light to medium lifting is involved with the setting up and packing away of equipment and resources. You will be required to help plan activities and work with children to support their next steps in development. Communication with parents/carers at the end of the session is expected in order to share what the children have been doing that day. You will be expected to record observations and extend children's learning. We would like you to be available to start at 8am and finish at 3.30pm on the days you are working, hours are variable and will be discussed at interview but we are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8-3.30 and Wednesday 8-12.30. We require a passionate, creative practitioner with sound understanding of EYFS who wants to be part of our small, friendly team, offering quality learning to support children’s development from 2–5 years. Previous applicants may apply as information may have been lost due to data protection regulations.
The position will be subject to an interview, DBS check and references
Pay: £12.50-£13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week