Early Years Practitioner

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare center in Brixton is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner. This role involves supporting children's development, delivering play-based learning activities, and fostering a safe environment. Applicants should have a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare and experience working with children under 5. This is a permanent, full-time position, offering professional development opportunities and benefits.

Benefits

Bonuses paid throughout the year

Fully funded training

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare required.
• Previous experience in a nursery or childcare setting is ideal.
• Strong passion for supporting children's growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver play-based learning activities supporting EYFS.
• Provide a safe environment for children's growth and learning.
• Support early reading and literacy development.

Skills

Experience with children under 5

Knowledge of EYFS

Planning and delivering play-based learning activities

Communication development support

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare

Job description

This bright and friendly nursery located in Brixton is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join the likeminded and hardworking team of staff!

Previous experience working with children under 5 in a nursery or childcare setting would be ideal, and (at least) a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare is essential for the suitable Early Years Practitioner.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you play a key role in preparing young children for their future, and it is important to have a real passion for supporting their growth and development in their most formative years. Strong knowledge of EYFS and children's learning and development is desirable too.

This is a lovely nursery that puts children's needs and development at the forefront of everything, and have built an in which every child is supported, cared for and able to thrive within a home-from-home atmosphere.

Supported by a management team who truly care about every member of staff, working collaboratively with other likeminded and committed individuals, this is a great place for any Early Years Practitioner to work! There is the opportunity for professional development and various benefits, including bonuses paid throughout the year, fully funded training, and staff discount.

Your main responsibilities as an Early Years Practitioner will include:

• Planning and delivering play-based learning activities and exploration, following the EYFS curriculum
• Providing a stimulating, supportive and safe environment that allows children to grow and learn
• Supporting and assisting with early reading, vocabulary, literacy and communication development
• Assisting with the development of early maths skills
• Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed and supporting the nursery management team
• Supporting children's personal, social and emotional development from a young age, helping them to develop positive relationships and form/build on their social skills

This is a permanent position for the suitable Early Years Practitioner to work full-time Monday-Friday, to start ASAP. Located in Brixton, this nursery is easily accessed thanks to excellent transport links and free staff parking.

If this Early Years Practitioner role sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply now as interviews are happening soon!