Pre-School Lead & EYFS Practitioner

Aspire People; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated consultant for placement

Access to long-term and permanent opps

Supportive registration process

Opportunity to develop Early Years kar

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join a friendly Pre-School within a primary school in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. The role offers responsibilities including leading activities, observing progress and supporting safeguarding while working with a supportive team.

The position involves overseeing daily running and delivering EYFS-aligned learning experiences, with potential to progress to a senior/lead role.

Qualifications

• A recognised Early Years qualification, ideally Level 3 or above.
• Experience working in a Nursery, Pre-School or Early Years setting.
• A good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Confidence supporting and engaging young children.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• A positive, caring and enthusiastic attitude.
• The ability to take initiative and support the wider Early Years team.
• Experience in a senior practitioner, room leader or supervisory position would be particularly welcome.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily running of a busy Pre-School.
• Plan and deliver fun, engaging activities in line with EYFS.
• Encourage learning through play, exploration and discovery.
• Support children's emotional, social, physical and communication development.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Observe children's progress and support their individual learning needs.
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Support and guide other practitioners where appropriate.
• Ensure safeguarding and children's wellbeing remain a priority.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Engagement of young children

Education

Early Years qualification Level 3 or above

Job description

Aspire People is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join a friendly Pre-School within a primary school in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. The role offers responsibilities including leading activities, observing progress and supporting safeguarding while working with a supportive team.

The position involves overseeing daily running and delivering EYFS-aligned learning experiences, with potential to progress to a senior/lead role.