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EYFS Practitioner - Leeds

Job Posted: 17 days ago

Salary: £ 25,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent Contract
Location: LS27, Morley, City and Borough of Leeds

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Help give children the best start in life!
Do you love seeing children learn, grow and flourish through play?
We're looking for caring, enthusiastic and qualified Nursery Assistants and Nursery Nurses to join our supply team, supporting nurseries and early years settings across Wakefield and the surrounding areas.
If you hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in early years and are passionate about making a difference during the most important stage of a child's development, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy flexible work, gain experience across a variety of welcoming nursery settings and build rewarding relationships with children, colleagues and families.
The role
As a nursery assistant, you'll play an important part in creating a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where every child can learn through play, develop confidence and reach key developmental milestones.
Working alongside experienced early years professionals, you'll support children's learning and wellbeing within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), helping to provide the care, encouragement and stimulation they need to thrive.
What you'll be doing
  * Supporting fun, engaging and age-appropriate learning activities.
  * Encouraging children's social, emotional and educational development.
  * Helping children learn through play, exploration and creativity.
  * Building positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents.
  * Supporting children's personal care needs where required.
  * Preparing learning resources and maintaining a safe, stimulating nursery environment.
  * Promoting positive behaviour, inclusion and independence.
  * Following safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.
What we're looking for
To be considered for this role, you must have:
  * A Level 2 or Level 3 early years qualification recognised by the Department for Education (DfE) as full and relevant for early years practice and EYFS staffing ratios.
  * Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
  * A genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
  * A caring, patient and positive approach to working with children.
  * The ability to build strong relationships with children, colleagues and parents.
  * Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  * A flexible, reliable and professional approach to work.
  * Availability to work full-time, with a commitment to long-term placements where required.
  * Recent professional references covering relevant childcare or employment experience.
  * An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to obtain one.
  * A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and child protection procedures.
What's in it for you?
When you join Academic Appointments, you'll benefit from:
  * Competitive rates of pay.
  * Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of nursery and early years settings.
  * A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and career guidance.
  * A friendly and supportive team committed to finding the right placements for you.
  * The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young children every day.
Ready to join us?
If you're a qualified Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Click Apply now or contact our Primary Team at our Leeds office on (phone number removed) for further information.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We also offer a Recommend a Friend Scheme and Re-registration Bonus.
Policies, including our Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, can be found on our website.
Academic Appointments Limited acts as an employment agency and employment business, supporting schools and education professionals across Yorkshire for over 20 years

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