Job Description

Mansbridge Community Pre-School in Southampton are recruiting for a

One to one

Early Years Practitioner

to join our fantastic team in January.

We are an 'Outstanding' Pre-School based in the Mansbridge area of Southampton with a passion for childcare. We care for children within the local community aged 2-4 years.

The post is for an early years practitioner to act as a one to one practitioner to children who require additional support within the setting. 34.25 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:15am - 15:30pm with 1 day staying until 4pm. Preferably at least level 2 qualified Early Years Practitioner with excellent knowledge of the EYFS but knowledge and experience will be considered if you do not hold a qualification.

Additionally, ideally, a minimum GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

Up to date Paediatric first aid and update service is an advantage

Proven experience in working within Early Years Foundation stage required.

Experience as a one to one practitioner desired.

Please send your CV and email us for an application form.

Mansbridge Community Pre-School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An Enhanced DBS will be required. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

You will be required to Complete an application form and Health declaration form.

A clear DBS and 2 references will also we sought before employment commences.

Key Skills Required:

Childcare qualification Level 2 or above Experience as an early years practitioner One to one experience Excellent communication skills Ability to keep and maintain records to a high standard Excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Good IT skills Able to work as part of a team Able to work on own initiative

Reporting relationships:

reporting directly to the Pre-school Manager

Purpose of the job:

To support a child with additional needs to access their learning and keep them safe throughout the session. To assist the management team in the day to day running of the pre-school. To provide a stimulating and varied programme of play and learning opportunities. To ensure the safety and well-being of the children.

Main duties and tasks:

To assist in the setting up and clearing away of all activities and equipment. To ensure high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times. To ensure that any information received concerning the children is kept confidential at all times. To actively encourage children's progress in all areas of development, types and stages of play, by interaction and extension of play activities. To be responsible for keeping the individual record file for each of the children in the key worker group. To be involved in curriculum planning, policy writing and record keeping as requested and led by the management team. To attend staff meetings as requested. To attend training as requested. To support the work and beliefs of the pre-school by helping to create an environment that promotes open and equal opportunities for children and adults. To work as part of a team and support colleagues. To encourage the participation and involvement of all parents of children attending the pre-school. To be flexible with the working practices of the pre-school. To be prepared to help when other areas of the pre-school may be short staffed, or with domestic duties or other duties as specified by the pre-school manager.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: 12.25 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

SOUTHAMPTON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person