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Part-Time Early Years Practitioner

Posted 4 days 23 hours ago by Culford School

£11,405 Annual

Permanent

Part Time

Education Jobs

Suffolk, Culford, United Kingdom, IP286

Job Description

We are currently looking to appoint a member of staff to work as a part of the Nursery team at Culford Nursery, we would an enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable individual to join our growing team.

The Role: 24 hours per week, term time only. Working Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.00am- 4.00pm. Working as a 1:1 supporting adult with a two year old little boy.

Salary £11,405 per annum.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

To work as a key person within a 'family group', planning, creating and implementing engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children
To provide safe, high-quality education and care for children aged 1-3
To have full regard to the requirements of the Statutory Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage
Contribute towards an environment which safeguards children at all times
Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnerships
Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment
To liaise closely with parents /carers, informing them about the nursery and its delivery of the EYFS, exchanging information about the children's progress and encouraging parental involvement
Provide a safe and healthy environment for all children in the group at all times
Provide comfort and care at all times and ensure that children feel welcome and safe
Be familiar with safeguarding including own responsibilities together with care and risk assessment
To meet the physical needs of children, encouraging good standards of personal hygiene, whilst promoting independence
To provide support for the children's emotional and social needs by implementing the principles of our Promoting Positive Behaviour Policy and role modelling high standards in all aspects of their role and personal conduct
To have a knowledge of and adhere to all Health and Safety Regulations
To attend meetings as required and participate in training opportunities and performance development
To undertake any duties set to you by the Management Team that will assist in the day-to-day running of the Nursery.

Skills and personal qualities

Previous experience working with children 0-5 and a good knowledge of the EYFS
Fully supportive of the aims and ethos of an independent school
A good standard of written, spoken and listening skills
A high level of flexibility with a 'can do' attitude and an openness to new ideas and practices
Dynamic and approachable, able to put people at ease, reassure, guide, and explain
Ability to confidently work alongside children, staff and parents
Understanding the age-appropriate needs and concerns of young children and having natural empathy with them
Innovative, hard-working, driven and determined
Resilient with a good sense of humour
The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

What we can offer you