Early Years Practitioner - Maidenhead

Teaching Personnel; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly working environment

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities to progress in early yrs

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Maidenhead is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join a welcoming team. The role involves providing high-quality care and development opportunities for children aged 0–5, and supporting engaging activities in a nurturing environment.

We value caring, patient individuals who communicate well with children, families and colleagues. An Early Years qualification is desirable, with training and progression opportunities offered within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Early Years qualification Level 2 or Level 3 is desirable.
• Candidates with relevant experience and a strong passion for working in early years are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care, learning and development for children aged 0–5.
• Plan and support fun, age-appropriate activities.
• Encourage curiosity, confidence, independence and creativity.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Carry out observations and contribute to children's learning journeys.
• Support communication, language, physical, social and emotional development.
• Promote positive behaviour with a nurturing approach.
• Ensure the learning environment is safe and welcoming.
• Follow safeguarding, health and nursery procedures.
• Work collaboratively as part of an early years team.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Safeguarding

Education

Early Years qualification Level 2 or Level 3

Job description

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
Position: Early Years Practitioner
Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
Start Date: As soon as possible

We are looking for a passionate, caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our welcoming team in Maidenhead.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children and wants to contribute to creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can learn, develop and reach their full potential.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will:

• Provide high-quality care, learning and development opportunities for children aged 0–5.
• Plan and support fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities.
• Encourage children's curiosity, confidence, independence and creativity.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Carry out observations and contribute to children's learning journeys and development.
• Support children's communication, language, physical, social and emotional development.
• Promote positive behaviour through a calm, consistent and nurturing approach.
• Ensure the learning environment is safe, stimulating and welcoming.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures.
• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated early years team.

The successful candidate will be:

• Caring, patient and genuinely passionate about working with young children.
• Enthusiastic, creative and committed to providing high-quality early education.
• A confident communicator with children, families and colleagues.
• Reliable, professional and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Positive and willing to learn and develop professionally.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

An Early Years qualification at Level 2 or Level 3 is desirable, although candidates with relevant experience and a strong passion for working in early years are encouraged to apply.

We offer:

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities to progress within your early years career.
• A welcoming and inclusive team.
• A rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference to young children's lives.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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