Early Years Practitioner

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Early Years Educator, permanent role
Branch Bellingham Green, 15b Bellingham Green, SE6 3HQ

Salary: £28.000 - £30.000, depending on qualification and experience

Working hours: 36h per week from Monday - Thursday, Friday off, 8 weeks fully paid holidays per year

JOB TITLE : Early Years Educator

RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Pre-school children

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To provide safe, high-quality care and education for pre-school children from 2 - 5 years;

MAIN DUTIES:

To be responsible for providing a high quality of care and education, and offer appropriate stimulation and support to the children.

To work according to the EYFS framework

To take over responsibility as a key person

To contribute to and implement long, medium- and short-term curriculum plans which ensure that each child is working towards Early Learning Goals as specified in the EYFS

To observe, assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the nursery curriculum towards the individual child.

To be responsible for keeping Records of Achievement (Observations, Assessment & Planning), so that children's achievements and progress is effectively and regularly assessed and responded to.

To exchange information about children's progress and actively seek parent's involvement.

To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, that equipment is safe, standards of hygiene are high and safety procedures are implemented.

To ensure that records are properly maintained, e.g. Daily Attendance Register, Accident and Incident Book.

To contribute to and to implement all nursery policies and procedures, especially those on equal opportunities, safeguarding children and child protection policies and procedures.

To participate in staff meetings, appraisals and ongoing training offered.

All staff is expected to maintain confidentiality as required.

Arrive on time and set up the day's activities before opening and stay to clear up after the children have left

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria:

Diploma in Pre-school Practice,

NVQ Level 3 or higher, or equivalent education

At least 2 years' experience in working in a nursery with children aged 0-5

Sound understanding of children's development from 0-5 years and good understanding of children's needs

Ability to contribute to the nursery curriculum

Ability to work with parents and encourage their involvement

Commitment to equal opportunities and understanding of religious and cultural diversity

Ability to write clear reports in English Good IT skills (word, excel, nursery system, eMail system)

Good mental and physical health

Ability to carry children, equipment and resources

Must not carry any previous criminal conviction in child care

What we offer:

36-hour working week from Mondays to Thursdays, we are closed on Fridays,

we offer 8 weeks holiday per year fully paid and a competitive salary with a very attractive benefit scheme