Early Years Practitioner - 1yr FTC Maternity Cover

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner for a 1-year fixed-term maternity cover across Reception or Nursery. The role sits within a large 3-form entry primary school and emphasizes professional development and staff wellbeing.

The successful candidate will join the Early Years team, support pupils, contribute to planning and observation under the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, and engage with parents to foster a nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 Early Years Care and Education or equivalent / NNEB or equivalent is required.
• Experience of working with children with additional needs.
• Very good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Experience of working with relevant age groups within a learning environment.
• Experience in general clerical/ administrative work.
• Experience in a relevant discipline.
• Training in relevant strategies in appropriate curriculum or learning area.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Skills

Experience with additional needs

Numeracy and literacy skills

Team player

Understanding of child development

Observe, monitor and give feedback

Safeguarding awareness

Knowledge of policies and codes of prc

Liaise with parents and carers

Personal care of children

Education

NVQ 3 Early Years Care and Education or equivalent / NNEB or equivalent

Training in relevant strategies in curriculum or learning area

Job description

Early Years Practitioner - 1yr FTC Maternity Cover

What skills and experience we're looking for

Education and Experience

• a) NVQ 3 Early Years Care and Education or equivalent / NNEB or equivalent
• b) Experience of working with children with additional needs.
• c) Very good numeracy and literacy skills.
• d) Experience of working with relevant age groups within a learning environment.
• e) Experience of general clerical/ administrative work.
• f) Experience in a relevant discipline.
• g) Training in relevant strategies in appropriate curriculum or learning area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• h) Ability to work well as part of a team.
• i) An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.
• j) Good working knowledge of early years foundation stage curriculum.
• k) An ability to understand the principles of child development and learning processes and in particular barriers to learning.
• l) Ability to observe, monitor and provide constructive feedback on pupils progress.
• m) Good working knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
• n) Ability to contribute to plan effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving.
• o) Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with pupils, treating them equitably with respect and consideration.
• p) Ability to understand the roles of parents and carers in pupils learning and demonstrate ability to liaise with parents and carers sensitively and effectively.
• q) Ability to provide necessary personal care to children.
• r) Ability to successfully complete first aid training as required.
• s) Ability and willingness to identify own training needs and participate in training and evaluate own learning.
• t) To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for full role requirements.

What the school offers its staff

We are a large and over-subscribed 3-form entry primary school seeking a creative, enthusiastic and experienced Early Years practitioner to support our Early Years team. In addition to our three Reception classes, we have a 26 place Nursery all led by experienced teachers, under the guidance of a strong and established leadership team.

The successful candidate will be well-supported and will join a staff team committed to positive continuing professional development opportunities and staff well-being. The role will be in one of our Reception classes or in our Nursery class. Our Early Years resources go from strength to strength with significant investment and enhancements being made at the current time.

Commitment to safeguarding

Montpelier is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff, volunteers and Governors share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the current KCSiE guidance.

Offers of employment are subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Childcare disqualification
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Occupational Health
• Online and Social Media
• Prohibition from Teaching
• Right to Work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.