Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 - Part Time - 27.5hrs per week term time only

Lewknor Preschool is a friendly, community-based preschool in the village of Lewknor, Oxfordshire. We provide high-quality early years care and education, including outdoor learning sessions, in a warm and welcoming setting.

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our core team. You will help deliver safe, stimulating and inclusive care and education in line with the EYFS framework, with flexible part-time hours that fit around family life.

You will:

• Act as a key worker for a group of children
• Provide high-quality care, learning and play opportunities
• Support children's emotional wellbeing and development
• Contribute to observations, planning and assessments
• Manage snack and lunch periods, including food hygiene and allergy awareness
• Work closely with colleagues, parents and carers

• Relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Paediatric First Aid and safeguarding training
• Food Hygiene Level 2 certification
• Wellcomm trained and Disability Awareness
• If qualified after Jan 2024, DfE Maths & English Level 2 requirements met
• Enhanced DBS check and suitable references

Desirable: Wellcomm Toolkit, Early Help, Oral Health, Healthy Weight and SEND Awareness training.

• Part time, term time only hours, ideal for work-life balance -
• Monday 8.00am - 12.00pm Tuesday 8.00am - 12.30pm Wednesday & Thursday 8.00am - 3.30pm Friday 8.00am - 12.00pm.
• Optional additional hours through our Outdoor Learning Provision
• Training and development opportunities (we will train the right applicant)
• A supportive, close-knit team in a beautiful village setting

Lewknor Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.