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Early Years Practitioner
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 26,000 - 28,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wanstead, Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Position Overview:
We are seeking exceptional Early Years Practitioner’s to join our dedicated team in delivering outstanding early years provision, as defined by the Ofsted inspection framework. The successful candidate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the EYFS framework and contribute to maintaining our high-quality provision across all areas.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Quality of Education (Intent, Implementation, Impact)
- Design and implement ambitious learning experiences aligned with the EYFS seven areas of learning
- Deliver the curriculum in a sequenced way that builds on children's prior knowledge
- Support children to develop their cultural capital through rich and varied experiences
- Maintain detailed observations and assessments using Birth to 5 Matters guidance
- Identify and support children with additional needs, working with the SENCO as required
2. Behaviour and Attitudes
- Foster positive learning behaviours and self-regulation skills
- Support children to become resilient, confident, and independent learners
- Implement consistent behaviour management strategies aligned with the settings policies
- Promote British Values through everyday practice
3. Personal Development
- Support children's physical and emotional well-being
- Promote healthy eating and physical activity
- Help children understand how to keep themselves safe and healthy
- Foster inclusive practices that celebrate diversity and difference
4. Leadership and Management
- Contribute to self-evaluation processes
- Participate in professional development opportunities
- Mentor less experienced staff when required
- Maintain accurate documentation for compliance purposes
5. Essential Qualifications and Knowledge
- Level 2/3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent
- Thorough understanding of:
- EYFS statutory framework
- Birth to 5 Matters guidance
- Ofsted Education Inspection Framework
- Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements
- Current DBS check (ideally)
- Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain)
6. Required Skills and Competencies
- Ability to deliver exceptional teaching and learning experiences
- Strong observation and assessment skills
- Excellence in supporting children's communication and language development
- Knowledge of child development theory and practice
- Understanding of effective parent partnership approaches
- Proficiency in digital learning documentation systems
7. Professional Qualities
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Strong reflective practice skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Excellent communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues
- Dedication to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion
8. Safeguarding
- Thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Understanding of Prevent duty requirements
- Ability to identify and respond to welfare concerns
- Knowledge of record-keeping requirements for child protection
9. Benefits
- Competitive salary (depending on experience)
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Regular supervision and mentoring
- Access to online training resources
- Pension scheme
10. Working Pattern
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday
- Shift patterns
Note: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and suitable references.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,500.00 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
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