Nursery Practitioner

Egerton Primary School; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 16,912 - 20,671; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts in retail stores, ...

Benefits schemes in affordable tech, 2

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working offered as a day 1

Free parking

CPD and secondment opportunities

Job summary

Egerton Primary School in Knutsford is seeking a dedicated practitioner to deliver high-quality early years education within the EYFS framework. You will act as a keyworker for a group of children, fostering strong relationships with families and contributing to a nurturing, inclusive learning environment.

The role requires Level 3 in Early Years Education (or equivalent) and experience with SEND, safeguarding, and planning and assessing children against the EYFS.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Experience working with children in the Early Years (0-5).
• Experience working with SEND.
• Experience planning and assessing children against the EYFS.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality early years education and care within the EYFS.
• Act as a keyworker for a group of children and build relationships with families.
• Contribute to a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

SEND experience

Safeguarding

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 in Early Years Education

Job description

About this Role

To provide high-quality early years education and care for children within the EYFS, supporting their development in line with the EYFS curriculum. You will act as a keyworker for a group of children, fostering strong relationships with families and contributing to a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Strong understanding of the EYFS framework. Knowledge of SEND and inclusive practices. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Working with children within the Early Years (age 0-5). Experience working with children with SEND. Experience working in a school-based preschool setting (desirable). Experience planning and assessing children against the EYFS framework.

Qualifications and Training: Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, or equivalent. Paediatric first aid training (desirable).

Personal Qualities: A passion for working with children. Ability to work under pressure. A desire to promote the school vision and values. The ability to build positive and respectful relationships across the school community. A desire to serve in the best interests of the school’s pupils. Can ensure the school values of brave, kind and curious are demonstrated through their actions.

Benefits

• Discounts in retail stores, entertainment, and supermarkets
• Benefits schemes in affordable tech, cycle2work, gym memberships and a car scheme
• Employee assistance programme providing specialist advice and guidance in a range of areas including menopause, financial management, and up to 8 counselling sessions per referral
• Flexible working offered as a day 1 right of employment
• Free parking
• Access to high quality CPD and secondment opportunities

To learn more about the trust please visit https://thelearningalliance.co.uk/

Job Details

• Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week
• Weeks: 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Actual Salary: £18,792
• Closing date: Friday 28th August

To learn more about the role please contact Rebecca Elsby on [e-mail] or on 01565 213 127.

As part of our commitment to employee development, all internal applicants will be offered a priority interview.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable field of applicants.

The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at The Learning Partnership. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and working towards menopause friendly status.

The Trust is ‘happy to talk flexible working’. Flexible working increases workplace diversity by making roles accessible to those with caring responsibilities (primarily women), disabled staff, and both older and younger workers.