EYFS Assistant: Play-Based Learning & Wellbeing Champion

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing support for staff

Staff benefits (as per recruitmentpack

CPD across trust's 18 schools

Job summary

Woodfield Primary and Nursery is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support children aged two to four in the Nursery and across EYFS. You will help with learning, personal care and emotional wellbeing through play, observation and recording. You’ll supervise mealtimes and outdoor play, and collaborate with colleagues to deliver a broad EYFS provision.

The role requires a warm, patient, team-focused approach, safeguarding commitment and DBS checks. NVQ Level 2 in Childcare is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent.
• Experience working with young children in an Early Years setting.
• Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing in the Nursery.
• Build positive relationships with children and their families.
• Assist in planning and delivering play-based learning experiences.
• Contribute to observations, assessments and record keeping.
• Support children's personal care, health, safety and emotional wellbeing.
• Lead and support small group activities and interventions.
• Promote children's independence, communication and social development.
• Support lunchtime, encouraging healthy eating, positive behaviour and good hygiene.
• Supervise children during mealtimes and outdoor play.
• Work with colleagues across the EYFS provision when required.

Skills

Child development

EYFS knowledge

Warm, patient, caring

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Observation & recording

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Childcare

Job description

Woodfield Primary and Nursery is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support children aged two to four in the Nursery and across EYFS. You will help with learning, personal care and emotional wellbeing through play, observation and recording. You’ll supervise mealtimes and outdoor play, and collaborate with colleagues to deliver a broad EYFS provision.

The role requires a warm, patient, team-focused approach, safeguarding commitment and DBS checks. NVQ Level 2 in Childcare is required.