Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Ethos Education; Romford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Good pension scheme

Free lunches provided daily

Free uniform

25-29 days annual leave + bank hols

Regular pay rises and progression

Staff appreciation: employee of the月

Job summary

Ethos Education Ltd is seeking a Level 3 EY Practitioner for a full-time role at a nursery in Elm Park, Havering. You will plan and lead activities, observe children’s development, and communicate with parents daily. Benefits include discounts, pension, free lunches and more.

Salary is £26k-£28.5k per annum, with progression opportunities and annual leave. The role requires EYFS qualification and relevant childcare experience, with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years Practitioner or equivalent in Early Years/Childcare.
• GCSE English and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience working in childcare/early years setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, set up and lead engaging EYFS activities.
• Observe and track children's development using journals.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers about children's needs.
• Assist with personal care, feeding, dressing and toilet routines.
• Create a stimulating and caring environment to support learning.
• Attend parents evenings/open days and staff training as required.

Skills

Planning activities

Observation of child development

Parent communication

Education

Level 3 EY or childcare

GCSEs English & Maths L2

Job description

Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner needed ASAP at this lovely nursery in Elm Park, Havering.

This is a permanent Early Years Practitioner position to work full time, 40 hours per week Monday-Friday. Salary would be £26k-£28.5k per annum.

It is essential for this role that you hold at least a Level 3 (or equivalent/higher) qualification in Early Years or Childcare, GCSEs or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths, and that you have previous experience working in a childcare or early years setting.

This nursery is a wonderful place to work, with a warm and friendly atmosphere for both children and staff. The nursery offers many benefits, including:

• 25% childcare discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Good pension scheme
• Free lunches provided daily
• Free uniform
• 25-29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and nursery is closed for 1 week at Christmas
• Regular pay rises and progression scale
• Staff appreciation employee of the month, £20 per month

As an Early Years Practitioner, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, setting up and leading engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Observing your key children's development and tracking their progress using individual online learning journals
• Communicating effectively with parents/carers regarding any updates or day to day needs of the children
• Assisting with personal care, feeding, dressing and toilet training
• Ensuring a stimulating and caring environment for all children and ensuring they are able to reach their full potential
• Attending any parents evenings, open days and staff training as and when needed

Elm Park station is just a short walk away, and there are many local bus routes, making this nursery easy to reach! It's a great setting for any Early Years Practitioner looking to further their career, with dedicated rooms for each age group and a fully-equipped garden for extended learning and play. You will be supported by a caring management team and working closely with a team of friendly, welcoming and hardworking practitioners who are all dedicated to early years education.

Make a difference in East London as an Early Years Practitioner!

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.