Job Description

EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER

- Wage: negotiable, but exceeds NMW/NLW

- Hours: approximate 21 hours - split over 4 days (Tuesday to Friday)

- Must have minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Pre-school Practice or equivalent; and previous experience preferred.

Practitioners' Duties include:

(Full duties outlined in job description)

1. To teach children, offering appropriate level of support and stimulation.

2. To be able to cover sessions at short notice.

3. To build and maintain supportive relationships with children, treating all individuals consistently and with respect and consideration. To encourage acceptance and inclusion of all children.

4. To demonstrate and promote positive values, attitudes and high standards of behaviour.

5. To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff.

6. To be aware of and work in accordance with the playgroup's safeguarding - child protection policies and procedures, and to raise any concerns relating to such procedures which may be noted during the course of duty.

7. To be aware of and adhere to applicable rules, regulations, legislation and procedures including the playgroup's Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Conduct, national legislation (including Health and Safety, Data Protection).

8. To remain aware and work within all relevant playgroup working practices, policies and procedures.

9. To undertake training if needed.

10. To cover additional sessions as and when needed.

Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure, expense will be met by employer. NB:

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.

You will be required to complete an application form. This is available on our website, or can be emailed to you at your request.

Please return your application form by

Wednesday 8th October

- it is recommended that your application is emailed or posted via royal mail.

Interviews to be held week commencing

20th October

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Contact details

Manager -

Kelly Swatton

Deputy Manager

- Anna Tanner

Tel:

01288 356135

Email:

strattonplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk

Or see our Website:

http://www.strattonplaygroupbude.uk/job-vacancies

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/10/2025