Early Years Practitioner - Slough

Teaching Personnel; Slough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Professional development

Supportive leadership

Career development

Make a difference

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Slough is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner to provide high-quality care, learning and development opportunities for children aged 0–5. You will support development, observe progress and build positive relationships with children and families.

Join a friendly, supportive team and contribute to a safe, stimulating environment while following safeguarding policies and nursery procedures.

Qualifications

• Early Years qualification Level 2 or 3 is desirable.
• Candidates with relevant experience welcome.
• Passionate about early years education.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care, learning and development opportunities for children aged 0–5.
• Support children through engaging, age-appropriate activities and experiences.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Observe, assess and record children's development and progress.
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage children's independence.
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies and procedures.
• Work effectively as part of a supportive and professional team.

Skills

Passionate about children

Warm & patient

Creative learning approaches

Strong communication

Reliable & organized

Safeguarding awareness

Professional attitude

Education

Early Years qualification Level 2/3

Job description

Early Years Practitioner – Slough

Location: Slough, Berkshire

Position: Early Years Practitioner

Contract: Full-time / Part-time available

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you passionate about helping young children learn, grow and thrive?

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly team in Slough.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play an important role in providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can develop their confidence, independence and love of learning.

The Role

• Provide high-quality care, learning and development opportunities for children aged 0–5.
• Support children through engaging, age-appropriate activities and experiences.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Observe, assess and record children's development and progress.
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage children's independence.
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies and procedures.
• Work effectively as part of a supportive and professional team.

About You

• Passionate about working with young children.
• Warm, caring, patient and approachable.
• Enthusiastic and creative in their approach to learning.
• A good communicator who can build positive relationships with children and families.
• Reliable, organised and able to work well within a team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Able to demonstrate a positive and professional attitude.

An Early Years qualification such as Level 2 or Level 3 is desirable, although applications from candidates with relevant experience and a genuine passion for early years education are also welcome.

What We Offer

• A friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive colleagues and experienced leadership.
• Opportunities to develop your early years career.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to 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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