Job Description

We are looking for a Level 3 early years practitioner to join our small and friendly team at Kintbury Pre-School. We currently have a flexible vacancy for a level 3 to join us between 3-5 days a week, term time only (salary is pro-rata). We have had a lot of change at the Pre-School in the last year and we are striving for greatness, and want to give the children in our care the best education by giving them a fantastic and enriching learning environment.

Job Summary

To provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged 2 - 5 years of age.

To work in partnership with parents, carers and professionals to promote the well-being of the children.

To deliver the Early Years curriculum in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.

To implement the policies, procedures and practices within the pre-school

Primary accountabilities:

To provide activities to ensure that, whilst at the pre-school, children receive physical, emotional, social and intellectual development, giving consideration to families ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds whilst maintaining relationships with parents and carers on the admission, care and education of children to ensure that the diverse needs of the children are met.

Keep abreast of legislation, guidelines, policies, etc, to ensure the Early Years Foundation Stage is met at all times.

Ensure health and safety regulations are met, that the pre-school/nursery (delete as applicable) is kept to the required standards of cleanliness and hygiene and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff and visitors.

To undertake appropriate planning, observation and assessment procedures to ensure a consistent service, providing a wide variety of activities to stimulate and support children's development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. In addition act as a key person, regularly assessing your key children and recording the assessment in the child's learning journey and exchanging information about progress with the child's parents/carers.

To keep completely confidential any information regarding children, their families or other staff members learned as part of their job.

To advise senior staff of any concerns relating to individual children or their families or other staff members.

To attend termly cleaning sessions and any annual events organised either during term time, school holidays or weekends.

To attend supervision meetings, staff meetings and identified training to ensure continued professional development.

To complete any other duties as directed by the Setting Manager

Essential Criteria

Minimum Level 3 qualification or equivalent in Early Years and Childcare.

Experience of working in an early years setting, or other suitable experience.

Level 2 qualification in English.

Experience and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.

Knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures relating to safeguarding children, health and safety, equal opportunities and confidentiality.

Desirable criteria

Relevant experience in an early years setting.

Possess or be willing to obtain Paediatric First Aid certificate.

To have received Basic Awareness of Child Protection.

Understanding of use of basic technology (computer, photocopier, etc.)

Please get in touch if you would like to learn more about this role or would like to come and see our setting.

NB: THIS POST IS EXEMPT FROM THE REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Application question(s):

Do you hold a level 3 in early years education?
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 03/09/2025