Early Years Practitioner

To work as part of a team to provide safe, high quality care and early years learning experiences for the children at Little Acorns. We are looking for a QUALIFIED LEVEL 3 practitioner that can start as soon as possible. Available working hours range from 7:45 - 4:30, Monday to Friday, term time only. Days and times can be discussed but we would need someone who is able to work a minimum of 3 days a week. Overtime is always available to cover sickness and holiday.

Job responsibilities include

Safeguarding children and families

Providing tailored support to key children, and carrying out regular observations

Flexibility and able to cope with the changing needs of the Pre-school

Setting up activities, furniture and equipment prior to sessions starting

Cleaning and tidying at the end of the day

Contribute to planning and delivering the curriculum

Work in partnership with parents

Attend mandatory meetings, professional development days and training

Participate in out-of-work hours events - fundraising events and open mornings

Essential criteria for applicants

Level 3 or above in an early years qualification

Satisfactory enhanced DBS

An understanding of how to safeguard children and their families

Desire to continue with professional development

Experience of working in an early years setting

Experience of delivering the EYFS

Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities

Be approachable, reliable and conscientious

Be warm and positive towards staff, children and their families

Able to use initiative and manage workload

Able to provide two references

Desirable criteria

Paediatric first aid

Basic food hygiene

Basic health and safety

This list is not extensive, a full job description can be supplied to applicants upon request