Early Years Practitioner

University of Lancashire; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner to support the welfare and development of children. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Care & Education, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a nurturing environment. Join us in transforming lives through exceptional early years education. The role involves 36.25 hours per week during term time, focusing on a holistic approach to children's growth.

Benefits

Staff benefits scheme with discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Experience of planning, assessing, recording and reporting to meet EYFS requirements.
• Recognized level 3 qualification in Early Years Care & Education.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take shared responsibility for the welfare, learning and development of children.
• Work with initiative and creativity for children's development.
• Provide respectful care and interactions.

Skills

Effective communication

Planning and assessing skills

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Care & Education

Job description

Overview

Job details

When you work for the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

Are you an experienced and excellent Early Years Practitioner looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about working with babies and young children? Are you a fun and friendly person with a warm and welcoming personality? If so, come and work in our fantastic and established pre-school that offers a natural approach, high quality teaching and learning opportunities, with great resources and a brilliant outdoor area.

The role involves taking a shared responsibility for the welfare, learning and development of a designated group of children within the Centre by working with initiative and creativity to foster an environment that encourages the children’s all-round development. Respectful care and interactions keep the child at the centre of practice - we believe a happy child is a successful child. Children’s connections within family, communities, cultures and the natural world, are also at the heart of our ethos.

This role is 36.25 hours per week on a term time only basis, working 38 weeks of the year.

Responsibilities

• Take shared responsibility for the welfare, learning and development of a designated group of children within the Centre.
• Work with initiative and creativity to foster an environment that encourages the children’s all-round development.
• Provide respectful care and interactions that keep the child at the centre of practice.
• Support the ethos that children’s connections within family, communities, cultures and the natural world are central to learning.

About you / Qualifications

• Experience of planning, assessing, recording and reporting to meet the requirements of the EYFS Statutory Framework.
• recognised level 3 qualification in Early Years Care & Education and will take joint responsibility for the care and development of the children within our setting.
• Being an effective communicator, you will be expected to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework and Development Matters to ensure high-quality early years education.
• Knowledge and understanding of any additional roles such as SENCO and an understanding of safeguarding procedures are desirable.
• Applicants must meet all essential criteria on the person specification, including an enhanced DBS check. Please ensure your level 3 qualification is recognised by checking the government website, as we cannot shortlist anyone who does not meet this requirement.

Benefits

There are a number of great benefits we offer for working for us, including a staff benefits scheme through Vivup which has great discounts on a number of items; including everyday food shopping, bills, gifts and travel.