Job description
Job Title: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediately
Do you enjoy helping young children explore, learn and develop during their early years? A welcoming early years setting in Chesterfield is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to support children's learning, development and wellbeing.
About the Role:
As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll help create a safe, engaging environment where young children can learn through play, build relationships and develop essential early skills. Working alongside other practitioners and teachers, you'll support daily activities, encourage communication and independence, and help children feel confident as they reach important developmental milestones.
About the School:
The setting is committed to giving young children a positive start to their education through nurturing relationships, structured routines and age-appropriate learning opportunities. The team values patience, creativity and collaboration, ensuring children receive individual attention and feel safe, included and supported.
Responsibilities:
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Support children's learning and development through play-based activities and everyday routines.
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Help deliver age-appropriate activities that encourage communication, creativity and early learning.
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Support children's social, emotional and physical development.
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Encourage positive behaviour, independence and interaction with other children.
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Assist with personal care, hygiene and mealtimes where required.
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Work closely with colleagues to maintain a safe, organised and stimulating environment.
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Observe children's progress and share relevant updates with the wider team.
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Follow safeguarding procedures and ensure children's wellbeing remains a priority.
Requirements:
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A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare is desirable.
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Previous experience working with young children in an early years setting is advantageous.
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A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
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Understanding of early childhood development and learning through play.
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Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
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A commitment to safeguarding and supporting every child's individual needs.
If you're ready to help young children build confidence and develop the skills they need for their next stage of learning, we'd love to hear from you.
To work with GSL Education as an Early Years Practitioner, you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK.
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Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
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Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.
In addition to that, GSL Education are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.
For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Joe Ganley at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.