EYFS Practitioner

JR United Kingdom; Thetford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing work-life balance with a trial of the 4-Day Working Week. As an EYFS Practitioner, you'll play a crucial role in supporting young learners in a specialist Autism School. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of pupils while enjoying a supportive work environment. With a focus on wellbeing, you’ll benefit from an exceptional rewards package, including a welcome bonus and flexible benefits. This is an exciting time to join a team committed to innovation in education.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

BUPA Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Paid Fertility Treatment Support

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in childcare or early years education is essential.
• Experience in managing classroom environments and supporting teachers.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in implementing the EYFS curriculum.
• Promote inclusion and equal opportunities for all pupils.
• Safeguard the welfare of pupils and young people.

Skills

Childcare Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

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

Job description

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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 the 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!

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

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only.

***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 an EYFS Practitioner to join our close-knit team at Acorn Park School in Norwich.

Job purpose

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. To provide general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of the pupils and the classroom.
4. To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly, and supportive learning environment.
5. To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop.
6. 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, all with a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two curriculum pathways – Formal and Semi-formal. Our Complex needs pupils are on the Semi-Formal Pathway, highly personalised from their EHCP. We have a mixture of Day and Residential pupils, with 8 co-located pupil 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 has 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 proud to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year in 2024.

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 mental health support services and physical health checks
• BUPA Cash Plan

And a market-leading benefits package through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and paid fertility treatment support.

We focus on the outcomes for pupils and vulnerable young adults, making a positive impact on their lives.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful applicants will require a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits. 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.*