Level 3 Qualified Eatly Years Practitioner / 611 days ago

Inspire Montessori; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early years education is looking for a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's development by providing high-quality care and learning experiences tailored to individual needs. You will create a safe and nurturing environment, support children's growth, and work collaboratively with families and colleagues. With a focus on continuous improvement and professional development, this position is ideal for passionate individuals eager to contribute to a vibrant educational setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years.
• Experience in delivering high-quality care and education.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive relationships and support children's development.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of children at all times.
• Participate in training and maintain effective communication with families.

Skills

Child Development

Safeguarding Procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Inclusive Practices

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner

24 Wainman Road, Peterborough, PE2 7BU, United Kingdom

40 hours per week, which can be worked over 4 or 5 days

Main purpose of the position

The Early Years Educator is a key member of the early years team, responsible for delivering high-quality care and learning opportunities tailored to children's needs and interests. The role involves providing a safe, secure, caring, and supportive environment for children and their families, aligned with the policies, procedures, and ethos of Apricot Nursery Group.

Supervisory responsibility

This role does not involve direct supervision of other staff members.

Key responsibilities include:

• Promoting positive relationships within the setting
• Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of children
• Supporting children's development, learning, and play
• Building strong relationships with children and families
• Contributing to effective teamwork
• Modeling high-quality practice in individual and group work
• Ensuring safety, security, and well-being of all at all times
• Following safeguarding procedures in line with local authority and company policies
• Embracing and promoting the ethos of Hamilton Nurseries

Performance requirements

• Reinforcing nursery policies and swiftly addressing breaches
• Promoting the company's ethos both within and outside the nursery
• Championing equality and diversity, supporting inclusive practices
• Creating a stimulating environment that considers children's abilities, interests, language, and cultural backgrounds
• Following safeguarding policies and procedures
• Being flexible to support nursery operations, including domestic tasks and working across different rooms
• Maintaining confidentiality and working effectively as part of a team
• Supporting the nursery's Ofsted inspection readiness
• Participating in staff meetings, training, and professional development activities
• Maintaining staff ratios as per regulations

Care and education

• Reflecting on practice for continuous improvement
• Supporting individual needs and planning in line with EYFS standards
• Ensuring effective communication with staff and families
• Handling parent/carer concerns promptly and appropriately
• Planning and implementing activities based on children's interests
• Supporting children's physical, emotional, and social development
• Recording children's development and observations
• Creating a child-centered, inclusive environment
• Ensuring health and safety standards, including hygiene and risk assessments
• Supporting sustainability initiatives and nursery marketing efforts

General

• Adhering to all policies and maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
• Representing the nursery positively and professionally
• Staying informed about relevant legislation
• Undertaking additional roles as needed and committing to ongoing professional development