Early Years Practitioner

Tezlom; Slough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nursery care is seeking an early years practitioner to work with toddlers and young children. Your primary responsibilities will include planning educational activities, ensuring children's safety, and facilitating their development in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children.
• Understanding of early years education principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run activities to support children's learning.
• Ensure children's safety and welfare at all times.
• Act as a key worker for children's progress.

Skills

Safeguarding

Communication

Engagement with children

Planning Activities

Job description

As an early years practitioner, you will work with toddlers and young children from birth until primary school age, helping them learn in a safe, happy environment.

You would:

1. Plan and run activities like arts and crafts, music, and cooking.
2. Use activities and games to help children learn to count.
3. Read stories and do activities to develop the children’s language skills.
4. Take children on outings.
5. Feed and change babies.
6. Make notes about the children for use in reports.
7. Ensure that the national guidance on early years education is reflected in the children’s learning.
8. Keep the children safe and well at all times.
9. Report any concerns to your manager, such as signs of abuse.

You may act as a key worker for one or more children, checking on their progress and updating their parents or carers.

You might also specialise in working with children with physical disabilities, learning difficulties, or mental health issues.

As an early years practitioner, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering excellent care and education to the children.
• Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in your care.
• Working with a team of practitioners to create an engaging environment enabling children to reach their full potential.
• Planning, providing, and supporting age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children.

You would work in local authority childcare settings or privately owned nurseries.

Apply today, and we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss the role further.