Early Years Practitioner

Ad Warrior; Macclesfield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A reputable nursery is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to create a nurturing environment for children. The role involves planning and facilitating learning experiences, collaborating with parents, and supporting children's development. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a passion for early childhood education.

Benefits

Higher wages for exceptional applicants

£1000 welcome bonus for the first successful candidate

Free PVG/SSSC registration

Free uniforms

Free childcare

Qualifications

• Knowledge of individual development needs of young children.
• Understanding the importance of parents/carers in children's lives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and facilitate early years learning experiences.
• Monitor and evaluate children's development through Individual Learning Development.
• Provide tailored learning experiences for children with additional support needs.

Skills

Child Development

Collaboration

Child Protection

Education

HNC or SVQ III in Childcare and Education

Job description

Early Years Practitioner

Location: Alloa

Salary: A£12.60 per hour

The Role

To be involved in planning, supervising, and facilitating appropriately balanced early years learning experiences that follow the Curriculum for Excellence and the Pre-Birth to Three Curriculum. Provide a caring, safe, and welcoming environment for children, allowing each child to develop at their own pace. Planning will be guided by current national guidance and other relevant documentation, with a focus on child-led learning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Observe, record, and plan through interaction, the needs of individual children.
2. Monitor and evaluate children's development through Individual Learning Development (ILD) and Learning Intentions, implementing action plans accordingly.
3. Collaborate with parents in planning for each child, supporting parental participation and community relations.
4. Ensure the room is fully resourced, implementing the appropriate curriculum and facilitating learning experiences.
5. Create a child-led environment that promotes learning through play and suitable experiences.
6. Implement and promote awareness of equality within the nursery.
7. Support the development of Well Being, Literacy, and Mathematics across the setting.
8. Respond to children's physical needs, including toileting and nappy changing.
9. Provide tailored learning experiences for children with additional support needs, in accordance with their Individual Education Plan (IEP).
10. Follow child protection procedures and support children and families through lifestyle changes.
11. Participate in outings, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
12. Work effectively within a professional team, respecting each member's abilities.
13. Collaborate with other professionals from various disciplines.
14. Contribute to staff meetings on relevant topics.
15. Act as a positive role model.
16. Engage in training, sharing knowledge and good practices; training details to be documented in the CPD folder.
17. Be registered with the SSSC or an equivalent body.
18. Follow company policies and procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

• Possess an HNC or SVQ III in Childcare and Education or equivalent; registration with the SSSC is required or to be obtained.
• Knowledge and understanding of:
• The individual development needs of young children.
• The importance of parents/carers in children's lives and respecting this role.
• Local and national guidelines, curriculum, childcare provision, and procedures.

Benefits

• Higher wages for exceptional applicants.
• A£1000 welcome bonus for the first successful candidate.
• Free PVG/SSSC registration.
• Free uniforms.
• Free childcare.

If you believe you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable nursery, please do not hesitate to apply.