Early Years Practitioner

Social Personnel; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Barnsley is seeking an experienced professional to supervise and support children in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate must have Level 3 qualifications in Childcare and experience in planning educational activities. Responsibilities include supervising children at play and mealtimes, assessing individual learning needs, and collaborating with parents and caregivers. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on children's development.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 qualifications and previous experience in a childcare setting.
• Ability to plan educational activities based on children's interests.
• Experience in observing and assessing children regularly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children at play and during mealtimes.
• Contribute to planning and delivering relevant curriculum frameworks.
• Set individual targets for children's learning and development.

Skills

Childcare experience

Planning and organizing activities

Supervision skills

Communication with parents

Education

Level 3 qualifications in Childcare

Job description

Overview

MUST HAVE LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATIONS AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN A CHILDCARE SETTING.

To contribute to the planning, organising and provision of appropriate play and educational activities following children's interests, promoting individualised learning opportunities and observing and assessing children regularly, adhering to all relevant policies and procedures and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the supervision of children at play (indoor and outdoor) and at mealtimes, providing personal care to children whilst at the same time providing opportunities for them to develop their independence.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of relevant and current curriculum frameworks.
• Take responsibility for planning, tracking and evaluating the learning and development of key children and setting individual targets.
• Contribute to creating a comfortable, safe, stimulating and nurturing environment which takes into consideration each family\'s ethnic and cultural background and each child\'s individual needs.
• Contribute to setting up and tidying up the provision before and after each session, leaving the centre clean and tidy.
• Operate an effective key person system, creating and maintaining partnerships with parents/carer and partner agencies encouraging their involvement and engagement in the centre\'s work.
• Provide information to customers as required, including dealing with parents and report any safeguarding incidents or concerns in line with policies and procedures