Early Years Practitioner

1 week ago

Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom GSL Education Full time
Job description

Role - Early Years Practitioner
Location - Colchester
Start September

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a positive learning environment for children in their early years? We're seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Primary and Nursery school in Colchester.

Key Responsibilities of Early Years Practitioner:

  • Providing attentive care to meet the physical needs of children, including changing nappies, assisting with feeding, and administering first aid as necessary.
  • Engaging children in a variety of stimulating activities to promote learning through play, including reading, numeracy activities, messy play, and physical exercises.
  • Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children in your care by adhering to safeguarding procedures and promptly reporting any concerns to supervisors and relevant authorities.
  • Monitoring and documenting children's progress and achievements, and communicating regularly with parents and caregivers to provide updates on their child's development.
  • Building strong relationships with children, fostering trust and providing a supportive environment for them to express themselves and share their concerns.
  • Acting as a key worker for a designated group of children, maintaining accurate records and reports to support their individual learning and development.
  • Meeting educational standards set by the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and adhering to relevant regulations and guidelines.

Ideal Early Years Practitioner Qualifications:

  • Relevant qualification in early childhood education or a related field.
  • Experience working with young children in a nursery, preschool, or similar setting.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with children, parents, colleagues, and authorities.
  • Ability to engage children in age-appropriate activities and promote their holistic development.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and commitment to child protection.
  • Basic computer literacy skills for record-keeping and communication purposes.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.

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