Early Years Practitioner

The Linden Academy; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Linden Academy is looking to recruit an experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our Early Years team on a full-time basis. We seek a kind, caring and nurturing practitioner with a Level 3 EY qualification to provide a stimulating environment rich in learning opportunities for all our children.

We value high standards of care across physical, emotional, social and intellectual development, and are seeking a team member equally committed and passionate about early years education.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young children.
• Level 3 Early Years qualification and knowledge of child development and EYFS.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with children and adults.
• Ability to encourage partnership working between parents/ carers and families.
• Passion for and commitment to the educational needs and the development of happy and competent children.
• Patience and resilience, with an up-beat energy for busy days in our school.
• Up to date knowledge of legislation relating to Early Years such as EYFS, SEND, Safeguarding and the Childcare Act 2006.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead stimulating and educational activities in line with the EYFS.
• Support children’s personal, social and emotional development.
• Support children’s development through reading, writing and numeracy.
• Maintain detailed records about each child including their development, attendance, behaviour, milestones and next steps.
• Carry out observations and assessments of children.
• Prepare children for next stages in their education.
• Monitor children at mealtimes.
• Support children with personal hygiene routines.
• Plan and lead outdoor activities.
• Ensure the safety of all children.
• Ensure the environment is safe, clean and welcoming.
• Support children with SEND.
• Understand and adhere to all policies and procedures.

Skills

Experience with young children

Level 3 EY qualification

Communication skills

Partnership with parents

Patience and resilience

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner

The Linden Academy is looking to recruit an experienced and hardworking Early Years Practitioner to join our delightful Early Years team on a full-time basis.

We are looking to appoint a kind, caring, enthusiastic and nurturing Early Years Practitioner with a government recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification who is willing to work as part of a team to provide a purposeful, stimulating environment that is rich in learning opportunities, which allow all our children to play, develop and learn.

It is very important to us that we provide a high level of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all our children ensuring positive development and growth. Therefore, we are seeking a new member of our team with experience working in a Early Years setting that will be as equally committed and passionate as we are.

Key Duties

• Plan and lead stimulating and educational activities in line with the EYFS


• Support children’s personal, social and emotional development


• Support children’s development through reading, writing and numeracy


• Maintain detailed records about each child including their development, attendance, behaviour, milestones and next steps


• Carry out observations and assessments of children


• Prepare children for next stages in their education


• Monitor children at mealtimes


• Support children with personal hygiene routines


• Plan and lead outdoor activities


• Ensure the safety of all children


• Ensure the environment is safe, clean and welcoming


• Support children with SEND


• Understand and adhere to all policies and procedures

The successful candidate will have

• Experience of working with young children and understand the level of responsibility inherent in working with nursery age children.


• Level 3 Early Years qualification and knowledge of child development and EYFS


• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with children and adults


• Ability to encourage partnership working between parents/ carers and families


• Passion for and commitment to the educational needs and the development of happy and competent children


• Patience and resilience, with an up-beat energy for busy days in our school.


• Up to date knowledge of legislation relating to Early Years such as EYFS, SEND, Safeguarding and the Childcare Act 2006.

JOB SPECIFICS

Start Date

asap

Salary

AS 1-3 FTE £24,534-£25,105 (dependent on experience) Actual pro rata £19,420-£19,872

Job Role

Permanent, Full-time, Term-time +5 INSET days, 39 weeks per year, 33.75 hours per week, Mon-Thurs 8:15am-3:30pm and Friday 8:15am-3pm

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding and welfare of children is paramount and all our staff share this view.

Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.