Early Years Practitioner (Level 2)

Lanivet & District Under Fives; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing pre-school is seeking a caring and reliable Early Years Practitioner to join their friendly team. You will support children's learning and development while managing daily routines. Key responsibilities include being a key worker for children, following safeguarding measures, and contributing to high-quality care. Applicants should have a minimum Level 2 childcare qualification and a strong understanding of the EYFS. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive atmosphere and engage with young children in a meaningful way.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the EYFS.
• Experience in a childcare or nursery setting (2 years preferred).
• Ability to attend an interview.

Responsibilities

• Key worker to a small number of children.
• Complete observations using Tapestry.
• Maintain daily ratios and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Contribute to daily routines including snack preparation and setting up the pre-school environment.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Supportive team player

Confident in supporting learning

Flexible

Education

Minimum Level 2 childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a caring, kind and reliable Early Years Practitioner to join our small, warm and friendly team at Lanivet & District Under Fives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely within a small team, building strong relationships with children, and getting fully involved in the day-to-day running of a busy and nurturing pre-school.

Hours

Monday – Friday
8:30am – 3:30pm
Additional hours may be available, including covering staff absences where needed.
We are open term time only (39 weeks per year).

What We’re Looking For

• Caring, kind and enthusiastic
• Reliable and happy working as part of a small, supportive team
• Confident supporting children’s learning and development
• Willing to get fully involved with daily routines and activities
• Committed to safeguarding and maintaining ratios
• Flexible when additional hours or cover may be required
• Happy to help with fundraising throughout the year, ie Bingo, Christmas fairs, Auctions and much more

Key Responsibilities

• Key worker to a small number of children
• Key worker to SEN children that will need additional support and regular meetings with early inclusion officers.
• Complete observations using Tapestry, linking home learning WOW moments.
• PLOD planning for induvial key children.
• Training on vocabulary that introduces library book bags, 5 vocabulary words and introducing maths within literature.
• Maintain daily ratios and follow safeguarding procedures
• Contribute to daily routines, including:
  • Snack preparation
  • Nappy changing
  • Setting up the pre-school environment
  • Weekly planning
  • Supporting age- and stage-appropriate activities
• Work collaboratively with the team to provide high-quality care and learning

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Level 2 childcare qualification
• Strong understanding of the EYFS
• Experience in a childcare or nursery setting (2 years preferred)
• Ability to attend an interview