Job Description

Are you hardworking, fun, enthusiastic and imaginative?

Are you passionate about The Early Years?

Are you looking to work in an Outstanding setting?

Then the Willows Daycare have an exciting opportunity for a 'Level 3 qualified' Early Years Practitioner/playworker to join our friendly team.

Job details

Job type

: Full time Monday- Friday between the hours of 7.45am -6.15pm

Hours per week

: 39

Salary

: Probationary rate of 12.29ph, Post probationary rate of 12.39 p/h

Additional benefits

Full hour lunch breaks. Annual salary review. Team bonding days/evenings Christmas party night. Time off over Christmas and new Year. Long service bonus The Department for Education (DfE) has launched a staff recruitment scheme offering a

1,000 financial incentive (as well as paying the tax and NI)

to eligible new Early Years staff. Staff will be paid this if they are still in a permanent role six months after their start date.

All applicants must have

:

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Practice GCSE grade A - C in English and maths or equivalent Good organisation skills Excellent time management skills Excellent communication skills.

Your main roles will be to:

To safeguard and promote the welfare of the children Interact and play with children aged from birth to 11 years To support a group of children through the key person role To work some of the contracted hours within our After school club Support children's learning and development daily through effective implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage To gain good professional relationships with key children and their families Complete individual observations, assessments and planning for your key children To monitor key children's progress through termly trackers Assist in the ongoing maintenance of the environment, ensuring equipment is safe and standards of hygiene are high Set up an engaging environment following the weekly short term environment plans Assist with personal care, i.e. nappy changes, potty training and toileting Prepare and serve meals and snacks in accordance with the settings food and drink policy Recognise children as individuals, ensuring their needs are recognised and met Follow direction from senior staff as well as using own initiative Uphold the standards and reputation of the setting at all times
Please contact Emily Carter or Lucy Ray on 01473 601327 for an application form.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.29-12.59 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ipswich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Are you a genuine jobseeker looking for employment
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (required)
Experience:

childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person