Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Ethos Education; Godalming; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Further training fully funded

Good pension scheme

Referral bonus scheme

Personal wellbeing fund

22 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Paid day off for your birthday

Access to confidential counselling

Discounts for top brands

Private paid flu jab

Private paid eye test

Free breakfast, coffee and snacks

Attendance bonus

Paid day off for volunteering

Compassionate leave

Job summary

Escrick Preschool in Godalming is seeking a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have experience with children under 5 and knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Responsibilities include planning activities, tracking children's progress, and collaborating with the Room Leader. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000 per annum, along with comprehensive benefits such as a pension scheme, generous annual leave, and personal wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• At least a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Early Years or Childcare.
• Experience working with children under 5.
• Ability to contribute to child-led play-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Planning and leading activities to suit various abilities.
• Observing children's progress and tracking their development.
• Ensuring children's needs are met while working closely with the Room Leader.

Skills

Knowledge of EYFS

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare

Job description

We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join the team at this wonderful nursery in Godalming, Surrey. This nursery is a great place to work, aiming to provide a nurturing environment and the highest quality of learning and care, and ensuring all children are educationally stimulated, healthy, safe and happy. As an Early Years Practitioner, you'd be supported by a lovely management team who truly care about every member of staff, and many benefits are offered which include:

• Further training fully funded
• Good pension scheme
• Referral bonus scheme
• Personal wellbeing fund
• 22 days annual leave per year plus 8 bank holidays
• Additional paid day off for your birthday
• Access to confidential counselling
• Access to over 600 discounts and offers for top brands
• Private paid flu jab once a year
• Private paid eye test once a year
• Free breakfast, coffee and afternoon snacks
• Attendance bonus
• Good deed day off - one paid day off each year to volunteer or do a good deed for charity
• Compassionate leave

As an Early Years Practitioner, you should have good knowledge of EYFS and be able to contribute towards an environment for child-led play-based learning. You will be working full time as part of a team that is hard-working, fun, and believe in developing and supporting children's imagination, creativity and education.

Your responsibilities will include planning and leading activities to suit a range of abilities, observing key children's progress and tracking their development and achievements, and ensuring children's needs are always met, while working closely with the Room Leader.

It is essential for this Early Years Practitioner role that you hold at least a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent/above) in Early Years or Childcare, and that you have experience working with children under 5. Strong communication and teamwork skills are important for this role. This is a permanent Early Years Practitioner role to work 40 hours a week, with a salary of up to £30k per annum. This nursery is in a great location in Godalming, with lovely parks nearby, and staff parking is available. Interviews are happening ASAP, apply now for this Level 3 Early Years Practitioner role!

Ethos Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo a thorough vetting procedure, including an enhanced DBS check.