Job description
Job Title: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediate Start
Do you enjoy helping young children explore, learn and develop during their earliest years? A welcoming early years setting in Doncaster is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join its team.
About the Role:
As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll help create a safe, stimulating environment where young children can learn through play, build confidence and develop essential skills. You'll support daily activities, encourage communication and social interaction, and help children explore new experiences at a pace that suits their individual development. Working closely with other practitioners, you'll contribute to a positive daily routine where every child receives attentive care and support.
About the School:
The setting places children's wellbeing and early development at the heart of its approach. Staff work together to provide a welcoming and nurturing environment, with a focus on play-based learning, positive relationships and helping children develop their independence and curiosity.
Responsibilities:
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Support children's learning and development through age-appropriate play and activities.
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Help plan and deliver engaging activities that encourage early communication, creativity and physical development.
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Support children with daily routines, including meals, personal care and transitions.
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Encourage positive social interaction, sharing and cooperation.
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Observe children's development and share relevant updates with colleagues.
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Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised learning environment.
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Build positive relationships with children, parents and other members of staff.
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Follow safeguarding procedures and promote children's health, safety and wellbeing.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working in an early years, nursery or childcare setting is desirable.
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A relevant Early Years or Childcare qualification is advantageous.
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Good understanding of children's development and age-appropriate learning.
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A caring, patient and approachable manner.
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Strong communication and teamwork skills.
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A practical and creative approach to supporting play-based learning.
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A genuine interest in helping young children develop confidence and independence.
If you enjoy working with young children and would like to make a positive contribution to their early 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. Paul Zivkovic at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.