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 their confidence? An early years setting in Chesterfield is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to support children during these important early stages of development.
About the Role:
As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll help create a safe, welcoming environment where young children can learn through play, develop social skills and build their independence. You'll support everyday activities, encourage curiosity and work closely with other staff to meet each child's developmental needs. This is a great opportunity to make a positive contribution to children's early learning while gaining valuable experience.
About the School:
The setting places a strong emphasis on children's wellbeing, early development and learning through play. Staff work together to provide a nurturing and structured environment where children feel secure, explore new experiences and develop at their own pace.
Responsibilities:
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Support children's learning and development through age-appropriate play and activities.
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Help children develop communication, social and early learning skills.
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Assist with daily routines, including meals, personal care and transitions between activities.
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Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating environment.
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Encourage children's confidence, independence and positive interactions.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues to support children's individual needs and monitor their progress.
Requirements:
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A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is desirable.
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Experience working with young children in an early years or childcare setting is advantageous.
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A caring, patient and attentive approach.
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Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
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An understanding of child development, play-based learning and safeguarding.
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A genuine interest in helping young children learn and thrive.
If you're ready to help young children take their first steps in learning and development, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered.
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.