Early Years Practitioner

Do you enjoy helping children learn, grow and develop?

Do you love getting your hands dirty in messy play and creating interesting craft activities?

Do you enjoy playing outdoor games with the children?

Are you kind and caring? If so, this may be the job for you.

**Responsibilities**:

- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that encourage children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development
- You must be passionate about working with children and ensuring they are happy and safe
- Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes diversity and cultural awareness
- Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and other professionals
- Ensure the health and safety of all children in your care

Qualifications:

- Minimum of a Level 2 Early Years Education qualification or equivalent
- Experience working with young children in a nursery, early years setting or afterschool club from the ages of 3 to 8 years old
- Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- A passion for working with young children

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Optional Pension scheme
- Supportive team environment

Hours:
We are looking for the following hours which may be 1 person to cover all hours in 1 job or 2 people in 2 jobs. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11.15am until 3.15pm term time only and Monday to Friday 3.15pm until 5.45pm. Term time only.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 12 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Flexitime

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Herts, HP4 2LJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Early childhood education: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LD02