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 learn, explore and develop their confidence during their early years? A welcoming school in Chesterfield is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to support children's learning and development.
About the Role:
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will help create a safe, engaging environment where young children can develop essential skills through play, exploration and everyday activities. You will support children's communication, social development and early learning while working alongside teaching staff to meet individual needs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children and wants to make a positive contribution to their early educational experiences.
About the School:
This supportive school values the importance of early childhood development and aims to give every child a positive start to their education. Staff work together to provide a nurturing, structured environment where children are encouraged to explore, build relationships and develop independence at their own pace.
Responsibilities:
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Support children's learning and development through age-appropriate play and practical activities.
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Help children develop communication, social skills and independence.
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Assist with early learning activities, including language, numeracy and creative play.
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Maintain a safe, welcoming and well-organised learning environment.
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Support children's emotional wellbeing and encourage positive interactions.
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Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff to meet children's individual needs.
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Observe children's progress and share relevant feedback with the team.
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Follow safeguarding procedures and support children's health, safety and wellbeing.
Requirements:
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A relevant Early Years qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, is desirable.
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Previous experience working with young children in an early years or educational setting is advantageous.
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A patient, caring and enthusiastic approach.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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An understanding of children's early development and learning needs.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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A genuine commitment to helping young children feel safe, included and ready to learn.
If you are ready to support young children's development and help them build a strong foundation for learning, we would welcome your application.
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.