Early Years Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 15 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Friendly workplace

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Generous leave

Flexible working

Résumé du poste

Ashfield North Family Hub, run by Nottinghamshire County Council, seeks an Early Years Practitioner for children aged 0 to 9. The role covers the hub, community venues and family homes, across a 22.5-hour week.

You will plan and deliver EYFS-aligned play and learning, assess development, support families with under-threes, and work in a multi-agency team to promote inclusion and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent.
• At least two years' experience with children aged 0–5 and families.
• Full driving licence with access to a vehicle for work.

Responsabilités

• Plan and deliver EYFS-aligned play and learning activities for children aged 0–9.
• Work closely with parents as their child's first educator.
• Support families with children under three.
• Assess and record children's development and contribute to evaluations.
• Promote inclusive practice and collaborate with partner agencies.

Connaissances

Safeguarding knowledge

Child development

Empathy

Communication

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Formation

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent

Description du poste

Early Years Practitioner post at Ashfield North Family Hub, run by Nottinghamshire County Council for children aged 0 to 9 and their families. The work centres on planning play and learning under the Early Years Foundation Stage, assessing development and supporting families with under-threes. Work spans the hub, community venues and family homes, within a multi-agency team, across 22.5 hours a week. Applicants need an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent and a full driving licence with access to a vehicle.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver EYFS-aligned play and learning activities that engage children aged 0 to 9 and support their learning, development and wellbeing
• Work closely with parents, acting as their child's first educator
• Support families with children under three
• Assess and record children's development and contribute to evaluations
• Promote inclusive practice and support children with emerging or identified SEND
• Collaborate with partner agencies to reduce inequalities and improve outcomes for families
• Engage with diverse and seldom-heard families so that everyone feels included

What’s required

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent

Experience

• At least two years' experience working with children aged 0 to 5 and their families

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of safeguarding, child development and early intervention
• Communicates effectively with children, families and colleagues
• Empathy and understanding towards diverse family backgrounds
• Works collaboratively within a multi-agency team
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to policies and procedures
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing needs

Checks & eligibility

• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

What’s offered

• Friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
• Supportive environment that prioritises wellbeing
• Generous leave and flexible working arrangements