Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner who is passionate about providing the very best start in life for young children and supporting them in a nurturing and stimulating environment is required for a day nursery in Astwick, Bedfordshire.

SALARY: £27,000 per annum

LOCATION: Astwick, Bedfordshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner who is passionate about providing the very best start in life for young children and supporting them in a nurturing and stimulating environment. Working as an Early Years Practitioner you will join a nursery team that is committed to providing the highest levels of care and education for all the children who attend. As an Early Years Practitioner you will join a nursery that believes in fostering a love of learning through play and creating a safe, happy, and inclusive environment where every child can flourish.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

1. Contribute to a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, environment and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
2. Ensure appropriate planning and assessment is accurately maintained for key children
3. Undertake the role of key person as described in the policy
4. Prepare and supervise activities
5. Supervise and support children at all times
6. Ensure that equality of access and opportunity is provided to all children, parents, staff and visitors
7. Ensure that all children are kept safe
8. Notify Designated Officer of any safeguarding concerns
9. Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, colleagues and visitors
10. Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, parents and carers
11. Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained
12. Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures and undertake a shared responsibility for cleanliness and health and safety throughout the nursery
13. Work as part of a team to ensure the company’s values are maintained
14. Attend monthly staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
• Able to ensure the safety and welfare of children through a confident knowledge of Safeguarding processes and procedures
• Able to participate in child observations and assessments with a strong understanding of child development
• Ability to communicate confidently with adults and children
• Able to work well within a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills

DESIRABLE

• Food and Hygiene Level 2
• Safeguarding
• Prevent Duty
• FGM
• Paediatric First Aid
• SENDCO
• Self-Regulation

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13243