Early Years Practitioner

NurseriesAndSchools.org; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Salary Package

Pension scheme

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Performance bonuses

In-house training & career progression

Free childcare qualifications

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

NurseriesAndSchools.org in Battersea, SW8, is seeking an experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join a preschool following the EYFS curriculum.

You will promote the preschool vision, plan age-appropriate activities, monitor development, and work with a supportive team to deliver high-quality care.

The role involves 40 hours per week with rotating early and late shifts between 7:30am and 6pm; a strong focus on safeguarding and parent partnership.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 in Childcare & Education (or higher).
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with families.

Responsibilities

• Actively promote and implement the preschool vision with a focus on children's achievement.
• Work with Foundation Stage staff to deliver high-quality planned activities.
• Deliver age-appropriate activities for individual learning needs and monitor development.
• Carry out baseline and ongoing assessments and plan educational programmes with the team.
• Support play both indoors and outdoors and participate in termly parent evenings and reports.
• Maintain EYFS profiles and contribute to weekly planning and evaluations.
• Support risk assessments and collaborate with parents on development issues.
• Attend training and meetings as required by the manager.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 in Early Years

Job description

Job Details

• Location Battersea, SW8
• Salary £27,000.00 -£29,000.00 per-annum
• Job Type Permanent, Fulltime

VD Recruitment has partnered with a fantastic brand new type of inclusive Preschool for children aged 1-5 years old, following the EYFS curriculum. We are seeking an experienced and qualified Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to join their team.

You must have strong knowledge of the EYFS, good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. The Early Years Practitioner must be highly motivated and have a positive attitude towards working with children.

Salary Package

upto GBP29k PA Based on Qualification & Experience

Qualification

Level 3 in Early Years and above.

Hours

40 /week (Rotating early & late shifts between 7.30am - 6pm)

Location

Battersea SW8

Your role as a Early Years Practitioner includes

• To actively promote and implement the preschool vision, with a clear focus on children's achievement
• To work alongside other Foundation Stage/PreSchool staff as part of a team committed to working towards the positive outcomes of the Foundation Stage curriculum
• To work with a specific group of children as their 'early years educator', delivering high quality planned activities suitable for their age group and appropriate to their individual needs
• To carry out a 'baseline assessment' on entry to the preschool. To monitor and assess ongoing child development, including target setting. Work in collaboration with the Foundation Stage team to plan children's educational programs
• To share in the day-to-day activities and organisation of the setting and will be expected to spend time supporting play both inside and outside the setting as timetabled
• To participate in the evaluation and observation of children; to participate in the weekly short and long term planning and ensure all continuous planning is up to date
• To maintain Early Years Profile booklets for each child.
• To participate in termly parent evenings and ensure end of terms report are up to date
• To stimulate and nurture your key children's learning journey throughout the day
• To ensure risk assessments are carried out daily
• To encourage parents to take an active role and interest in their child's development whilst attending the preschool. To work in partnership with parents on issues such as toilet training, behaviour management, and the language development of their child
• To attend any in-service training, staff meetings and any other meetings considered relevant to the position
• To carry out any other duties as required by the manager that is reasonable and is within the remit of the position.

Person Specification for the ideal Early Years Practitioner

• Minimum Level 3 in Childcare & Education and a strong desire to make a difference!
• The ability to deliver high-quality practice.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Excellent Salary Package
• Pension scheme
• A minimum of 20 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Performance based bonuses
• Excellent In-house training and career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to gain free further childcare qualifications
• A confidential employee assistance programme to assist all staff where they may benefit from having access to a sensitive ear
• A culture where they genuinely care about the wellbeing of every single member of the team and are absolutely committed to creating the best environment, where the team can have fun and flourish

Positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS certificate and references.