Early Years Practitioner

Teaching Personnel; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking Nursery Bank Staff to support early learners in nursery settings across the Fylde Coast. Applicants must possess a Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification and experience with children aged 0-4. This temporary position offers flexible hours with the potential for permanent roles, emphasizing a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners in the EYFS.
• Knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and Early Learning Goals.
• Level 2 or Level 3 EYFS qualification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; professional conduct.
• Weekly availability (minimum of 3 days per week).
• Ability to travel to local schools on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in the EYFS and understand the EYFS curriculum and Early Learning Goals.
• Provide effective support across the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Adapt to short-notice bookings and be flexible with hours.
• Maintain a professional attitude and strong communication with schools and colleagues.

Job description

Overview

Nursery Bank Staff required for nursery settings across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde. Nursery Assistants required for work in EYFS settings across the Fylde Coast. Applicants must have experience working in nurseries, primary settings or with children aged 0-4. Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification is essential. This role is on an ADHOC basis starting ASAP to support EYFS specialists in nurseries and mainstream primary schools.

We are looking to recruit proactive, passionate individuals who will support early learners in line with all areas of the EYFS curriculum. Partner nurseries are seeking Practitioners to work at short notice to cover short-term/medium-term absences. There may also be opportunities for longer-term posts that could lead to permanent positions.

Locations include the following areas:

• Blackpool
• Poulton-Le-Fylde
• Fleetwood
• Thornton
• Lytham

Responsibilities

• Support learners in the EYFS and understand the EYFS curriculum and Early Learning Goals
• Provide effective support across the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Adapt to short-notice bookings and be flexible with hours
• Maintain a professional attitude and strong communication with schools and colleagues

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience supporting learners in the EYFS
• Knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and Early Learning Goals
• Level 2 or Level 3 EYFS qualification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; professional conduct
• Weekly availability (minimum of 3 days per week)
• Ability to travel to local schools on short notice

Hours & Booking Details

• Hours within the EYFS typically range from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; shifts within these hours are possible
• Hours and booking details are provided when initially contacted

Additional Information

• All applicants require appropriate qualifications and training; details are available in the FAQ on the Teaching Personnel website
• Pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay
• This advert covers a temporary position; some roles may become permanent at a later date
• Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We conduct safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE safeguarding guidance; this may include an online check as part of due diligence
• All registered candidates receive free child protection and prevent duty training and must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check (full assistance provided)
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