Early Years Practitioner

Ethos Education; London Borough of Barking and Dagenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos Education Ltd in Dagenham is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join a warm, nurturing nursery. You will be a key person, building close relationships with your key children and their families, and planning next steps in development.

The role involves carrying out observations, planning engaging activities, supporting literacy and maths, and promoting communication and holistic development. Full-time, permanent, ASAP start, with a generous holiday scheme.

Qualifications

• Hold Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years/Childcare.
• Experience in an early years setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out observations and track key children’s progress.
• Plan and deliver engaging and stimulating activities.
• Encourage and support child-led play.
• Nurture children’s curiosity.
• Assist with development of early literacy and maths skills.
• Support communication, and personal, social, emotional and physical development.

Skills

Observation & assessment

Child development planning

Communication with families

Education

Level 3 in Early Years or Childcare

Job description

Early Years Practitioner - ASAP start - Dagenham

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join the team at this wonderful nursery in Dagenham.

This is a warm and nurturing setting that aims to provide a comforting home from home environment, with a very supportive management team who truly care about every member of staff. As this is a small, growing setting, you will be joining a friendly team of staff who are all likeminded and committed to good early years education and children's safety and wellbeing. There are opportunities for career development and further training funded by the nursery.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will work as a key person, building close relationships with your key children and their family, getting to know and understanding their interests, routines, strengths and any areas they need support, in order to plan for next steps and support their development.

Your responsibilities as an Early Years Practitioner will include:

• Carrying out observations and tracking key children's progress
• Planning and delivering engaging and stimulating activities
• Encouraging and supporting child-led play
• Nurturing children's curiosity
• Assisting with development of early literacy and maths skills
• Supporting communication skills and personal, social, emotional and physical development

It is essential for this Early Years Practitioner role that you hold at least a Level 3/equivalent qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and that you have previous experience working in an early years setting.

This is a full time and permanent position to start ASAP and to work 40 hours a week all year round, with a good holiday scheme. Salary would be from £26k-£30k per annum.

Located in Dagenham, this nursery is easy to reach thanks to great transport links, including local tube stations and multiple bus routes, and parking is available.

Ethos Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo a thorough vetting procedure, including an enhanced DBS check.

Level 3/equivalent or above in Early Years or ChildcareExperience working in early years