Early Years Practitioner - 3-Month Local Authority Contract

Civic Recruitment Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced practitioner to support an early years setting on a 3-month contract with a Local Authority in Slough. You will help deliver the curriculum, supervise children, and maintain safety and welfare standards.

Hours are 30 per week at 25 Windsor Road, Slough. You will collaborate with local primary schools, promote inclusion, and ensure OFSTED-aligned practice along with proper documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in an early years environment.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and current early years legislation.
• Experience with OFSTED regulations and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as an experienced practitioner to daily operations, including implementing operational plans, delivering curriculum and educational programs, and maintaining health and safety procedures.
• Provide full care and supervision for children, working closely with local primary school staff to integrate care and education.
• Ensure cost‑effective use of the setting’s resources.
• Promote high standards of behaviour and discipline, upholding the setting’s policies on equalities and inclusion.
• Implement all setting policies and procedures, ensuring OFSTED standards are met and records are maintained.
• Promote the setting with parents, local schools, and the community, assisting with marketing activities.
• Collaborate with staff from schools and agencies to deliver multi‑agency services to parents and children.
• Attend planning and staff meetings as required.
• Work in any of the service’s Children’s Centres and early years settings as needed.
• Undertake any other duties necessary for the successful running of the setting.

Skills

Experience with early years

Safeguarding knowledge

OFSTED familiarity

Education

A Level 3 Diploma in early years practice

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced practitioner to support an early years setting on a 3-month contract with a Local Authority in Slough. You will help deliver the curriculum, supervise children, and maintain safety and welfare standards.

Hours are 30 per week at 25 Windsor Road, Slough. You will collaborate with local primary schools, promote inclusion, and ensure OFSTED-aligned practice along with proper documentation.