Early Years Practitioner

Connected Recruitment; Brentford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great career path and promotion prospects

Further training offered

4‑day week option

Fun social events throughout the year

Celebration of hard work – bonuses, vouchers and social events

33 days holiday per annum

Job summary

Escrick Preschool in Brentford is seeking a qualified Early Years Educator. The role involves delivering the learning through play ethos, developing innovative activities, and promoting child welfare. Candidates should possess NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent, outstanding interpersonal skills, and a passion for early education. The position offers a flexible 4-day work week and includes benefits such as bonuses, 33 days of holiday per annum, and further training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Early Years Practitioner with NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of children's development and early education.

Responsibilities

• Delivering our Learning through play ethos.
• Developing innovative activities to challenge our children.
• Building excellent relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Promoting child welfare and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed.

Skills

Strong knowledge of EYFS and children’s learning and development

Excellent interpersonal skills

Self‑motivation, innovation and a positive outlook

Good verbal and written communication skills

Strong planning and organisational skills

Lots of energy

A passion for delivering amazing educational experiences to children

Education

NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, NNEB, Montessori Diploma, Early Years Degree or QTS

Job description

Role: Early Years Educator

Location: Brentford TW8

Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible option available to spread hours over a 4–day week)

Salary: £27,000–£30,000 per annum

Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent (NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, NNEB, Montessori Diploma, Early Years Degree or QTS)

The Role

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioner who can fill our children’s days with fun and wonder. You will be responsible for:

• Delivering our Learning through play ethos
• Developing innovative activities to challenge our children
• Building excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Promoting child welfare and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed

Benefits

• Great career path and promotion prospects
• Further training offered
• 4‑day week option
• Fun social events throughout the year including an annual Christmas party
• Celebration of hard work – bonuses, vouchers and social events
• 33 days holiday per annum

What you will bring

• NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, NNEB, Montessori Diploma, Early Years Degree or QTS
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and children’s learning and development
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self‑motivation, innovation and a positive outlook
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Lots of energy
• A passion for delivering amazing educational experiences to children

Flexi Working

We offer a 4‑day week option, allowing you to work 40 hours over four days and gain an extra day off each week.

Application Requirements

An enhanced DBS check and reference checks will be carried out prior to employment.