Teaching & Learning Practitioner Grade 6

Government of The United Kingdom; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of The United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Early Years practitioner for a fixed-term maternity cover in the Reception team. The role focuses on EYFS curriculum, nurturing relationships, and high-quality play-based learning both indoors and outdoors.

The ideal candidate will have approved EYFS qualifications, experience with SEMH/SEN behaviours, and be capable of delivering Little Wandle phonics and language development activities, collaborating closely with the class teacher.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Hold an approved Early Years qualification as defined by the Department for Education.
• Ability to support play indoors and outdoors and promote language development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the class teacher to deliver high-quality teaching and learning and play experiences.
• Support young children to manage emotions and develop behaviour for learning.
• Provide high-quality support for phonics and language development using the Little Wandle approach.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Phonics knowledge

Little Wandle

Talk Boost

Collaboration

Play-based learning

Education

EYFS qualification

Tools

WellComm toolkit

Little Wandle toolkit

Job description

We are equally committed to ensuring that no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We are seeking to appoint a fixed term maternity cover Level 3/Grade 6 Teaching and Learning Practitioner to join our dynamic Reception team. The role would suit a dedicated, flexible and enthusiastic Early Years practitioner who has a strong commitment to providing excellent education and nurturing environments. Our school has a reputation for excellence in early years education. This is a wonderful opportunity to join our reception team. Candidates should have the following qualities and experience: Demonstrate strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum (EYFS) and child development. Able to make a positive difference to children's lives and develop strong nurturing relationships with children. An approved Early Years qualification as defined by the Department for Education as meeting the criteria set out in the Early Years Qualification Requirements and Standards document (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualification-requirements-and-standards) Able to offer high quality support for play to our children, both indoors and outdoors, encouraging independence and a love of learning.

• An ability to support young children to manage their emotions and develop their behaviour for learning in school.
• Experience of supporting SEMH and SEN behaviours in young children, utilising a range of de-escalation strategies in a developmental way.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, friendly and adaptable in the role.
• Experience or knowledge of the Little Wandle phonics programme is preferable, although training will be offered.
• An ability to teach Little Wandle phonics, Early Years Talk Boost, use the wellcomm screen toolkit and promote early language development.

• Collaborate closely with the class teacher to support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning and play experiences.

  32.5 hours per week, working Hours: 8:20-3.35pm

• Maternity Cover (Fixed Term)Grade 6, SCP12-17£22,020-£23,886(Actual)£29,542-£32,046 (FTE)