Early Years Practitioner

GSL Education; Tapton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join a welcoming setting in Chesterfield, supporting young children as they begin learning through play.

You will assist with daily routines, help develop communication and social skills, observe progress and share updates with colleagues, while maintaining a safe, inclusive environment and safeguarding at all times.

This long-term/temporary role offers both full-time and part-time options and requires DBS safety checks to be in place.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Early Years qualification or substantial experience with young children.
• Experience in an early years, nursery or primary setting is desirable.
• Caring, patient and attentive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of child development and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development through play-based activities.
• Help children develop communication, social and early learning skills.
• Assist with daily routines, including mealtimes and personal care.
• Prepare and support age-appropriate activities.
• Observe children's progress and share updates with colleagues.
• Maintain a clean, safe learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and support wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Child development

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediately

Do you enjoy helping young children discover new things, develop their confidence and take their first steps in learning? A welcoming early years setting in Chesterfield is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to support children's development through engaging, age-appropriate activities.

About the Role:

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will help create a safe, stimulating environment where young children can learn through play, explore their interests and develop essential early skills. You will support children's communication, social development and independence while working closely with other staff to provide consistent care and learning experiences.

About the School:

The setting is committed to giving young children a positive start to their education. Staff work together to provide a nurturing, inclusive environment where children feel secure, develop at their own pace and are encouraged to explore, play and learn.

Responsibilities:

• Support children's learning and development through play-based activities.

• Help children develop communication, social and early learning skills.

• Assist with daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care and transitions where required.

• Prepare and support age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity and independence.

• Observe children's progress and share relevant updates with colleagues.

• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming learning environment.

• Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents or carers.

• Follow safeguarding procedures and support children's wellbeing at all times.

Requirements:

• A relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or substantial experience working with young children.

• Experience in an early years, nursery or primary setting is desirable.

• A caring, patient and attentive approach.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• An understanding of children's development, safeguarding and age-appropriate learning.

• The ability to create positive relationships and respond to children's individual needs.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

Benefits:

• We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.

In addition to that, GSL Education are curren