Early Years Practitioner / Keyworker (2754 )

Cumbria; Cleator Moor; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleator Moor Nursery School is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner or Teaching Assistant for a part-time permanent position. The role is crucial in promoting learning within the Early Years Foundation Stage and requires relevant qualifications, teamwork, and communication skills. The school offers a supportive environment, focusing on professional development and maintaining high standards for both staff and pupils.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Supportive Senior Leadership Team

Welcoming environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in Early Years Foundation Stage is essential.
• Must be friendly, enthusiastic, and passionate about children's education.
• Must hold high expectations for pupils and show initiative.

Responsibilities

• Work constructively as part of a team.
• Liaise effectively with staff and parents.
• Promote inclusion of all pupils within the Early Years classrooms.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Inclusion Promotion

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

• Job type:Early Years Practitioner / Teaching Assistant
• Contract:Permanent
• Work pattern:Part-time
• Salary:Please see below
• Date posted: Friday 6 December 2024
• Closing date for applications: Tuesday 7 January 2025
• Employer:Cumberland Council

Early Year’s Practitioner / Keyworker

Cleator Moor Nursery School are looking to employ an outstanding Permanent Level 2/3 Early Year’s Practitioner/Keyworker as we continue to grow and expand our Nursery School.

We are looking for someone who is friendly, enthusiastic and passionate about working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

PCD5 £25,183 pro rota, Term Time + 1 week for INSET days. We are flexible for the right candidate,however, the minimum would be 15hrs per week with a maximum of 20hrs per week. Overtimemay be available.

The suitable candidate must have:
• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
• GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English
The successful candidate must also be able to:
• Work constructively as part of a team
• Liaise effectively with staff and parents
• Promote inclusion of all pupils within the Early Years classrooms
• Show initiative and hold high expectations for pupils
• Display a professional attitude at all times and desire to continue their professional development
• Demonstrate their experience of working in the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Have excellent communication skills
Cleator Moor Nursery School can offer:
• A vibrant and welcoming environment with enthusiastic children who love to
learn
• Commitment to professional development
• Supportive Senior Leadership Team who have high aspirations and expectations for the continuous development of the school.
• Hard working, welcoming and dedicated team of Staff and Governors

Cleator Moor Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in our Safeguarding Policy.

Application packs are available on request from [e-mail].
Candidates are welcome and are actively encouraged to make a visit to the school by
making an appointment with the school office on 01946 811189.

Closing date for applications will be Tuesday 7th January 2025 12.00pm
Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 7th January 2025 at 12.30pm
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 15th January 2025