Early Years Practitioner

Connected Recruitment; Teddington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected childcare organization in Teddington is seeking a qualified Early Years Practitioner to enrich children's learning experiences. You will be responsible for implementing a 'Learning through play' approach, fostering creativity through innovative activities, and ensuring child welfare. The role offers a flexible 4-day work week, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about education and looking to make a difference, this could be your perfect role.

Benefits

Great career path and promotion prospects

Further training offered

4-day week option

Fun social events and annual Christmas party

Celebration of hard work - bonuses, vouchers, and social events

33 days holidays per annum

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years required.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and children's learning and development is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive outlook are must-haves.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the 'Learning through play' ethos.
• Develop innovative activities to challenge children.
• Build excellent relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Promote child welfare and follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Strong knowledge of EYFS and children's learning and development

Excellent interpersonal skills

Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook

Good verbal and written communication skills

Strong planning and organisational skills

Lots of energy

Passion for delivering amazing educational experiences

Education

NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years or equivalent

Job description

Become a valued Early Years Practitioner

Role: Early Years Practitioner

Location: Teddington TW11

Hours: 40 hours per week

Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week

Salary: £27500-£30000 P/A

Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent

Why join our client?

You are amazing - even if you don't know it yet! As an Early Years Educator you are preparing the next generation for the challenges ahead; teaching them to ask questions, take risks and be mindful of the people and the world around them. We know just how hard - and how rewarding - this job is, which is why we will support you every step of the way.

Our client believes that a well‑cared for team results in well‑cared for children. That is why they strive to offer their staff every opportunity to develop and reach their full potential. They offer in‑house and external training (wherever possible within working hours), when you join our client you join the whole group, so you have career opportunities across our nurseries. You also have the confidence of knowing that you are joining a team that offers Outstanding childcare.

Flexi Working

Time off work is important to keep to you fresh, enthusiastic and raring to go. This is why we have introduced a 4-day week option. This allows you to choose to work your 40 hours over 4 days, giving you an extra day off every week!

The Role

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioner who can fill our children's days with fun and wonder! You will be responsible for:

• Delivering our 'Learning through play' ethos;
• Developing innovative activities to challenge our children;
• Building excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues;
• Promoting child welfare and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed.

Benefits

• Great career path and promotion prospects;
• Further Training offered;
• 4-day week option;
• Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party;
• Celebration of hard work - bonuses, vouchers and social events;
• 33 days holidays pa

What you will bring

• NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, NNEB, Montessori Diploma, Early Years Degree or QTS;
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and children's learning and development;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong planning and organisational skills;
• Lots of energy; and above all,
• A passion for delivering amazing educational experiences to children.

How to apply

If this sounds like your perfect position please submit your CV.

An Enhanced DBS check and reference checks will be carried out prior to employment.