Outdoor-Ready Early Years Practitioner (2-5) — Pension & Team Support

Suffolk County Council; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee pension scheme

Supportive team environment

Termly treats/ rewards

Job summary

Carlton Colville Preschool is seeking an Early Years Preschool Practitioner to join our small, friendly team. You will act as a key person for 2- to 5-year-olds in a well-resourced setting with indoor and outdoor learning all year round.

We require Level 3 EY qualification, up-to-date EYFS knowledge, and a DBS check with references. You will deliver high-quality learning and care, maintain safeguarding standards, and contribute to outstanding outcomes for children.

Qualifications

• Level 3 early years qualification is essential.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS.
• DBS check and references required before starting.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted guidance.
• Strong understanding of child development and how children learn.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of learning, development and care for children aged 2-5 years.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment for all.
• Keep records of children’s development and liaise with staff for best outcomes.
• Keep safeguarding training up to date and follow preschool policies.
• Provide a safe, caring, stimulating environment indoors and outdoors.
• Support EYFS/Ofsted compliance at all times.
• Follow policies for safeguarding and incident handling, with regular training.
• Provide a variety of engaging activities, indoors and outside, supporting individual progress.
• Undertake other duties as needed and represent the setting professionally.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Adaptability

Observation

Education

Level 3 early years qualification

Tools

DBS check

Job description

Carlton Colville Preschool is seeking an Early Years Preschool Practitioner to join our small, friendly team. You will act as a key person for 2- to 5-year-olds in a well-resourced setting with indoor and outdoor learning all year round.

We require Level 3 EY qualification, up-to-date EYFS knowledge, and a DBS check with references. You will deliver high-quality learning and care, maintain safeguarding standards, and contribute to outstanding outcomes for children.