Job description
Looking for an Early Years Practitioner in Chesterfield!
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 during their early years? A welcoming early years setting in Chesterfield is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join its team.
About the Role:
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will support children's learning and development through play-based activities, daily routines and positive interactions. You will help create a safe, engaging environment where children can build confidence, develop new skills and enjoy their early learning experiences.
About the School:
This welcoming early years setting is committed to giving children a positive start to their education. The team values a nurturing approach, encourages curiosity and independence, and works together to provide a safe and stimulating environment for young learners.
Responsibilities:
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Support children's development through age-appropriate, play-based activities.
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Help plan and deliver activities that encourage communication, creativity and early learning.
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Support children with daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care and transitions.
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Encourage positive behaviour, social interaction and independence.
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Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming learning environment.
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Observe children's progress and share relevant updates with colleagues and parents where appropriate.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with young children in an early years or childcare setting is desirable.
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A caring, patient and attentive approach.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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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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Relevant Early Years or childcare qualifications are advantageous.
If you are ready to make a positive difference to children's early development, we would love to hear from you. Submit your CV today.
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.