Early Years Practitioner; Level 3 Position - Limebrook Primary and Nursery

Overview

We are looking for a passionate and hardworking Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Limebrook Primary School and Nursery. The ideal candidate will demonstrate good to outstanding practices, be organised, proactive and able to develop good relationships with staff, children and parents in the school. You will deliver a wide range of creative and enjoyable inside and outside activities to ensure a secure and welcoming teaching and learning environment.

At the heart of the Lion Academy Trust is our belief that school sets children up for life. We want to recruit staff that engage and inspire both pupils and colleagues. Ideal candidates will be resilient, hardworking and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our provision is “Good or better, everyday”. The challenge for us teachers is that they only get one chance to make the most of it.

So for us every Lion pupil – whoever they are - is a priority.

• Providing safe, high quality education and care to Nursery/EYFS children
• Have high expectations of every pupil
• Liaise closely with parents/carers ensuring each child s needs are recognised and met
• Assist with planning of the curriculum, record keeping and data interpretation
• Administer first aid
• Set up play areas daily and help to tidy away at the end of the session

• Hold a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education, BTEC National Diploma in Early Years, NVQ Level 3 in Children Care, Learning and Development, or NNEB Certificate
• GCSE in Maths and English C/4 or above
• Have experience in nursery/EYFS setting
• Good understanding of the EYFS curriculum
• Be resilient, flexible and organised
• Passionate about teaching and learning

• Full-time, permanent role, with 37 hours per week
• Annual leave entitlement, from 27 days, increasing to 32 days after five years (+ 8 bank holidays)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Career progression and leadership opportunities
• Unlimited access to CPD and career development through providers such as The National College and The Key
• A dynamic, dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
• Enthusiastic, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
• A vibrant and rapidly improving school with rewards and opportunities for motivated and committed individuals
• Employee Assistance programme for you and your immediate family
• Perks at Work exclusive rewards and discounts programme
• Cycle to work, technology and home salary sacrifice schemes

Please note that this role is subject to a shift pattern on rotation. Shifts are 7.30am – 3.30pm, 8.00am – 4.00pm and 10.00am – 6.00pm, including a break.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical
• Online and social media prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children
• You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.