Job description
Job Title: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Sheffield
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 build confidence, develop new skills and take their first steps in learning? An educational setting in Sheffield is looking for a qualified Early Years Practitioner to support children's development and learning.
About the Role:
As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll support children's early education through engaging, age-appropriate activities and day-to-day classroom support. You'll work alongside teachers and other Early Years staff to help children develop their communication, social skills, independence and confidence.
This opportunity is primarily aimed at identifying candidates suitable for Level 3 Teaching Assistant roles, so holding a recognised Level 3 Early Years or childcare qualification is an important part of the application criteria.
About the School:
The setting provides a welcoming and inclusive learning environment where children's early development is a priority. Staff work collaboratively to deliver engaging learning experiences, support individual needs and ensure every child feels safe, encouraged and included.
Responsibilities:
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Support children's learning, development and early education.
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Assist with age-appropriate activities and practical learning experiences.
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Encourage children's communication, social development and independence.
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Help maintain a safe, inclusive and well-organised classroom environment.
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Work alongside teachers and Early Years staff to meet children's individual needs.
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Observe children's development and share relevant feedback with staff.
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Follow safeguarding procedures and promote children's welfare at all times.
Requirements:
We are particularly interested in candidates who hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years or childcare qualification, as this opportunity is primarily intended for Level 3 Teaching Assistant roles. If you hold one of the qualifications listed below, or an equivalent recognised qualification, we encourage you to apply.
Recognised qualifications include:
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Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE).
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Equivalent recognised childcare qualifications.
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Higher qualifications in Early Childhood Studies or Early Years, subject to recognition.
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T Level in Education and Early Years.
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BTEC Level 3 Children's Care, Learning and Development.
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NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development.
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CACHE Level 3 in Childcare and Education.
Candidates with higher qualifications should be aware that these will need to be assessed for recognition and suitability for the role. If you do not hold one of the listed or an equivalent recognised qualification, please only apply if you have substantial, directly relevant Early Years experience that may make you suitable. Your experience and eligibility will still need to be assessed.
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A good understanding of children's early development and learning needs.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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A patient, caring and proactive approach.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a classroom team.
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A genuine commitment to children's education, safety and wellbeing.
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 have the relevant qualification and would enjoy supporting children's early learning, we'd be pleased to receive your application.
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.