Early Years Practitioner

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking school dedicated to nurturing young minds as an Early Years Practitioner. This role offers the chance to create engaging learning experiences and foster meaningful relationships with children, staff, and parents. You will be part of a committed team focused on providing a safe and inspiring environment for all pupils. With a strong emphasis on professional development, this position allows you to grow while making a significant impact in the lives of children. If you are passionate about early childhood education and ready to contribute to a vibrant community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension Scheme

Cycle2 Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Free membership to all Anglian Learning Sports Centres

20% discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education Courses

Professional Development Scheme Policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Specsavers VDU Vouchers

Boots Flu Vouchers

Perkbox Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 early years education and childcare qualification required.
• Experience in nursery settings and understanding of key worker principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize activities that extend children's learning.
• Produce observations to assess children's progress.
• Manage children's behavior in line with policies.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

EYFS Knowledge

Observation Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education Qualification

First Aid Qualification

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• Howard Community Academy - Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6SA
• 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Permanent
• Reference: 7310
• Required as soon as possible
  
  
  

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Howard Community Academy - Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6SA
• £25,584 - £27,269 pro rata
• 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Permanent
• Reference: 7310
• Required as soon as possible
  
  
  

Your role

Howard Community Academy is a school which has all the right ingredients to succeed and to provide the very best for all its pupils. The current staff and the community are committed and keen to continue to put in place the changes that need to be made for this to happen. The school joined Anglian Learning on 1 April 2020 and the journey towards this vision, is well underway. We are looking for a Early Years Practitioner who wishes to be part of that catalyst to create a school that is an inspiration to both the local community and the pupils.

We are seeking an Early Years Practitioner who can make a difference through building high quality relationships with children, staff and parents.

We are looking for someone with relevant experience who will bring creativity and a commitment to children's learning. You will be adaptable and highly motivated with a full commitment to our school and its aim to create a happy, successful learning environment for all pupils.

Your Responsibilities

• To plan and organise activities and opportunities that extend learning. Including producing a full and accurate activity plan and evaluation.
• To produce accurate and effective observations to assess the children’s progress and the effectiveness of the learning environment.
• To work to support the development of the children with an early year’s curriculum framework.
• To manage the children’s behaviour and routines in line with setting’s policies and guidelines.
• To work within a key-worker system.
• To work in partnership with parents/carers within the key-person system.
• To maintain objective, accurate and up-to-date records that identify the children’s individual needs, abilities and progress, and use these as a focus for future planning.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times. (Please see contract for full terms)
• To work within the setting’s health and safety guidelines and undertake specific tasks related to the safety and hygiene of the children and the nursery.
• To work within the setting’s child protection procedures.
• To work within the setting’s equal opportunities policy.
• To share tasks necessary as part of the general upkeep, tidiness and cleanliness of the nursery, and which contribute to the general well-being of the team.
• To plan and participate in outings and trips and be aware of additional responsibilities for the children’s safety that these necessitate.
• To participate in and contribute to regular staff meetings, training to improve skills and knowledge and develop a positive attitude that enhances practice.
• To assist in the support and supervision of students in the nursery.
• To undertake specific roles and responsibilities within the nursery that will involve attending meetings, cascading information and receiving relevant training.
• To undertake any other tasks, as requested by the leaders, that are necessary for the smooth running of the nursery and the welfare of the children in its care.
  
  
  

You will need:

Qualifications and Training:

Essential:

• A minimum Level 3 early years education and childcare qualification
• First Aid qualification or a willingness to undertake one
  
  
  

Experience:

Essential

• Experience/understanding of Key Worker principles, including observations and record keeping for children
• Desirable
• Experience of working in a nursery setting
  
  
  

Skills and Knowledge:

Essential

• A working knowledge of all aspects of the EYFS
• A sound understanding of child development and children’s needs
• Ability to plan and implement an early year’s age/stage appropriate curriculum, considering the SEN Code of Practice, child protection procedures, and equal opportunities
• Ability to build good working relationships with staff, children, and other professionals
• Ability to form good partnerships with parents
• Ability to communicate in a variety of ways and with people at all levels, adopting communication methods appropriate to the listener or audience
• A good understanding of safeguarding.
  
  
  

Desirable

• Special Educational Needs Knowledge
  
  
  

Personal Qualities:

• Essential
• Approachable
• Committed
• Flexible
• Resourceful
• Effective team member
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
  
  
  

About Us

Howard Community Academy is a school which has all the right ingredients to succeed and to provide the very best for all its pupils. The current staff and the community are committed and keen to continue to put in place the changes that need to be made for this to happen. The school joined Anglian Learning on 1 April 2020 and the journey towards this vision, is well underway.

At Howard Primary we aim to support every child in becoming more than they ever thought they could be. Within a safe and nurturing environment, we seek to provide our children with a curriculum which is engaging and exciting but also challenging in order to help every child reach their full potential.

Howard Community Academy is a school with community at its heart. Our school works hand in hand with the local community to be a place where families are supported, and parents are actively involved in the life of the school and the education of their children.

Our aim is that, through high quality teaching, by the time a child leaves us, they will have the skills and confidence to be able to be independent and successful learners and be positively involved in the wider community. We seek to ensure that every child will have gained happy memories and rich experiences, and that they will believe that being a pupil at Howard Community Academy was the making of them.

At the heart of all we do, Howard Community Academy promotes the values of being safe, being calm and being respectful.

At Howard Community Academy we want children to:

• be successful and ambitious learners who are resilient in the face of a challenge
• enjoy your topics and love coming to school
• feel safe and know that you are cared about
• take pride in where you live and help make it a better place.
  
  
  

We will offer you:

• Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension Scheme
• Cycle2 Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free membership to all Anglian Learning Sports Centres
• 20% discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education Courses
• Professional Development Scheme Policy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Specsavers VDU Vouchers
• Boots Flu Vouchers
• Perkbox, a benefit, reward and recognition platform offering a wide range of discounts on high street and online shopping
  
  
  

To find out more:

For an informal discussion only, please contact Alison Weir on 01284 766278

How to apply:

Completed applications should be made via: https://ce0976li.webitrent.com/ce0976li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=612290007I&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=4712730gbE

Closing date: 8 May 2025.

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