Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner

To work as a key person and as part of a dynamic pre‑school team under the direction of the manager. To provide safe, high‑quality education and care for young children that meets the individual needs of children attending the setting.

• Carry out observations to establish children's individual development in addition to their general health and wellbeing needs and maintain a consistent standard of observation and assessment records using the nursery management information system, including the 2‑year‑old progress check.
• Help set up for the daily programme and tidy away at the end of each session.
• Act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers, and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met.
• Work in partnership with parents/carers and family members. Offer support and guidance, and ensure parents/carers are regularly involved in discussion about their child's progress.
• Teach the children, offering an appropriate level of support alongside stimulating play experiences.
• Ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures.
• Support at mealtimes within the setting.

Job Types: Full‑time, Part‑time
Pay: £25,000.00–£32,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location:

In person

• Experience working with young children

• Parking on site
• Lunch provided
• Flexible hours
• Competitive salary
• Training opportunities