Early Years Practitioner

7 days ago


Droitwich, Worcestershire, United Kingdom Positive Futures Recruitment Ltd Full time

Job Title: Special Needs Educator

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated educator to join our specialist provision in Droitwich. Our provision offers a nurturing environment that provides positive learning opportunities for children with special needs up to 5 years old.

The post holder will work as part of a team to ensure the planning, day-to-day running, and development at the centre aligns with our vision and aims.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Attending to the daily care of the playrooms, ensuring they remain attractive, safe, and clean.
  • Setting up and planning activities tailored to meet the unique needs of each child.
  • Developing strong relationships with families and professionals linked to your Key Children.
  • Being a dedicated Key Person to a group of children and responsible for observing, assessing, and planning to support their development.
  • Observing children during sessions and identifying their interests.
  • Recording observations using various methods and sharing them with staff and parents/carers.
  • Interacting with children using 'shared play' or 'reflective' approaches.
  • Utilizing teaching/learning strategies with children when appropriate.
  • Aware of children's emotional needs and how to provide support.
  • Supporting parents/carers to understand and provide for their child's play needs.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Approachable and friendly to parents, able to listen and empathize with their concerns.
  • Able to make all parents feel valued and use opportunities to promote their confidence and involvement.
  • Supportive of parents' concerns and willing to collaborate with them.
  • Prepared to attend staff meetings and work closely with the team.
  • Qualified at NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development or equivalent.
  • Skills to organize and coordinate play activities for under-fives, considering each child's stage of development.
  • Ability to communicate with children of varying abilities and backgrounds, encouraging their development through participation and activities.
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and play materials that promote respect for differences.

Benefits:

  • Fully paid DBS and yearly update service renewal.
  • Employee Assistance Programme - wellbeing resource and support.
  • Company Team Day and staff awards.
  • Additional leave entitlement for 5 and 10 years service.
  • 39 week contract with 38 weeks in centre and 5 inset days.
  • Additional festive shopping day per year.
  • Sick pay for the first 3 days of absence.


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