Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Reading

Teaching Personnel; Reading; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Reading is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our supportive team in Reading. This full-time role offers a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications and requires a warm, dedicated approach to early years education.

You will provide a safe, stimulating environment, support learning through play, build strong relationships with children and parents, observe progress, and ensure safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Nursery or childcare experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for children.
• Support learning and development through play-based activities.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress with detailed records.
• Maintain safeguarding and welfare standards and complete risk assessments.
• Oversee settling in of new children with caregivers and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid

Job description

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner in Reading

Full time, hours between 8am – 6pm
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our supportive, enthusiastic teams in Reading.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing high-quality childcare and early education in a warm, nurturing environment where children can thrive.

About the Role

As a Level 3 Practitioner, you will:

• Provide a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for children, adhering to room ratios and policies
• Support children’s learning and development through play-based activities
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress, ensuring detailed, quality record keeping
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare standards are always maintained, completing risk assessments, hazard logs and documentation as required
• Oversee the settling in of new children, liaising closely with caregivers and fellow staff members to ensure a smooth transition

Requirements

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification – this is essential
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Previous nursery or childcare experience - essential
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Paediatric First Aid qualification

If you are passionate about early years education and would love to be part of a caring and dedicated team, we would love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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