Early Years Practitioner

Job Title

Early Years Practitioner - Nursery

Location

Colchester

Salary and Contract

From £29,000 per annum (FTE). Permanent contract with lunch cover.

Shift

20 hours per week, 5 days a week (Mon - Fri).

Benefits

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Pension scheme
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages and more
• Professional development programme access for all stages of career, including a careers coach

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child, encouraging development towards key milestones.
• Establish and maintain a safe environment that enables children to express themselves, engage their minds, and nurture a lifelong love of learning.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers

Recruitment and Safeguarding

This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check.