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: Immediately
Do you enjoy helping young children learn, explore and develop during their early years? A welcoming primary school 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 will support young children through their early learning and development, helping to create a positive and engaging environment where they feel comfortable exploring new experiences. You will work closely with teaching staff to support daily activities, encourage communication and social skills, and help children build confidence and independence.
About the School:
This welcoming primary school places great importance on early childhood development and providing children with a positive start to their education. The staff team works collaboratively to create a safe, nurturing environment where young learners are encouraged to explore, develop and enjoy their time at school.
Responsibilities:
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Support children with their learning and development through play-based activities.
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Assist with the delivery of engaging activities suited to different ages and stages of development.
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Encourage children's communication, social skills and independence.
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Help maintain a safe, clean and organised learning environment.
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Support children's daily routines, including mealtimes and personal care where required.
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Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
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Observe children's progress and share relevant updates with teaching staff.
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 relevant Early Years or Childcare qualification is advantageous.
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A caring, patient and attentive approach.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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A genuine interest in supporting children's early learning and development.
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).
If you enjoy helping young children reach important developmental milestones and are interested in this opportunity, submit your CV today.
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.