EYFS Practitioner

Oxford Outcomes; Breckland District; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Breckland District is seeking a dedicated EYFS Practitioner to support the unique needs of pupils with autism at Acorn Park School. The role includes planning and implementing the EYFS curriculum while ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment. This position offers a competitive salary and the exciting opportunity to participate in a trial of a 4-Day Working Week, enhancing work-life balance.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus of £2,000

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Level 3 Qualification required.
• Experience in supporting children with autism.
• Ability to create a safe and engaging environment.

Responsibilities

• Support class teacher in planning and delivering EYFS curriculum.
• Supervise and engage with pupils during teacher absence.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance among all pupils.
• Safeguard the welfare of pupils.

Skills

Childcare and Education

Autism Awareness

Supportive Learning Environment

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education

Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

Level 3 Diploma in Pupil's Learning and Development

Level 3 Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy - Birth to Seven

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: EYFS Practitioner

Location: Acorn Park School, Norwich

Salary: £25,000.00 - £28,000.00 per annum plus a Welcome Bonus of £2,000**

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. UK applicants only.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a EYFS Practitioner to join our close-knit team at Acorn Park School located in Norwich.

Job Purpose

• To work under the guidance of the class teacher in the planning and implementation of the early years foundation stage (EYFS) and other national programmes/strategies with individuals or groups of pupils or the whole class to promote effective teaching and learning within a specialist Autism School.
• During the short term absence of the class teacher a nursery nurse may be required to supervise the whole class and deliver pre prepared activities.
• To provide general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of the pupils and the classroom.
• To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop.
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils and young people within the school.
  
  

Qualifications Required

• Level 3 Qualification such as Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
• Level 3 Diploma in pupil's Learning and Development
• Level 3 Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy - Birth to Seven
  
  

About Us

Acorn Park is a school for 98 pupils, who all have a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two curriculum pathways – Formal and Semi-formal. Our Complex needs pupils are on the Semi-Formal Pathway which is highly personalised from their EHCP. We have a mixture of Day and Residential pupils as we have 8 co-located pupil’s homes on our 30 Acre site in rural Norfolk. On site, we also have a large Forest School and Animal Care Farm along with play facilities, a sports hall and sensory rooms.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• BUPA Cash Plan
  
  

Benefits

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
  
  

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
• Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of 1,000 after completion of month three (3) and one further payment of £1,000 upon completion of your final probation period - month six (6) or later. Terms and Conditions Apply
  
  

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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