EYFS Practitioner

Acorn Park School; Norwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn Park School is seeking an enthusiastic EYFS Practitioner to join our dedicated team. You will work collaboratively to implement EYFS programs within a specialist Autism environment, ensuring all pupils receive inclusive support tailored to their needs. Enjoy a rewarding role with a range of benefits including a £2000 welcome bonus and a focus on your wellbeing.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

BUPA Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Family Growth Support package

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children, especially in a special needs setting.
• Level 3 qualification in Early Years required.
• Skills in communication and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in delivering EYFS and other educational strategies.
• Supervise and manage classroom activities, particularly in the teacher's absence.
• Create a supportive and orderly environment for all pupils.

Skills

Support for learning

Inclusion

Safeguarding

Communication

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

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***Join us today to receive a £2000 Welcome Bonus. *£1000 paid once you have successfully completed 3 months of your employment, and £1000 after successful completion of final probation – there has never been a better time to join us’* T&Cs apply! *

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

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 and vulnerable young adults 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 and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*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.*

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