Early Years Practitioner

3-month contract with a Local Authority

Summary

Responsibilities

• Contribute as an experienced practitioner to daily operations, including implementing operational plans, delivering curriculum and educational programs, and maintaining health and safety procedures.
  


• Provide full care and supervision for children, working closely with local primary school staff to integrate care and education.
  


• Ensure cost-effective use of the setting’s resources.
  


• Promote high standards of behavior and discipline, upholding the setting’s policies on equalities and inclusion.
  


• Implement all setting policies and procedures, ensuring OFSTED standards are met and records are maintained.
  


• Promote the setting with parents, local schools, and the community, assisting with marketing activities.
  


• Collaborate with staff from schools and agencies to deliver multi-agency services to parents and children.
  


• Attend planning and staff meetings as required.
  


• Work in any of the service’s Children’s Centres and early years settings as needed.
  


• Undertake any other duties necessary for the successful running of the setting.
  

Requirements

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  Experience:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Experience working with children in an early years environment.
    
  
  
  • Familiarity with current principles and practices in early education and an understanding of early years legislation, including safeguarding.
    
  
  
  • Experience with operational policies and procedures in line with OFSTED regulations and other legislation.
    
  
  

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  Qualifications:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • A Level 3 Diploma qualification in early years practice or equivalent.
    
  
  
  • Evidence of continuous professional development and a willingness to undertake further training.
    
  
  

Additional Information

• Working Hours: 30 hours per week.
  


• Location: 25 Windsor Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2EJ, United Kingdom.
  


• Schedule: Week by week rota on hours or shifts.
  


• Requirements:: Please upload qualifications when submitting your application. The role requires an enhanced DBS check.