Early Years Practitoner

Early Years Practitioner - Leader of Two Year-old Provision 

January 2022 start (or earlier) 

Closing date 3rd December

Interviews 13th December 

Salary - £18350 - £20426 

Term Time only + 5days 

We are looking for someone who:

● Cares about delivering the very best for all our children

● Is committed and hard-working

● Has an enthusiastic and positive manner

● Wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children

● Has the ability to work under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo

● Is committed to inclusive values and equality

● Is keen to promote and maintain a safe and positive environment for all children

The core purpose of the EYP Leader is to promote and work within an Early Years setting, meeting the needs of the children, families and community in which it is based, in accordance with the policies, procedures and working practices of the School.

They EYP Leader will work to a Key Worker system and be able to give direction and specialist advice to provide care and Education through the provision of stimulating enjoyable and constructive activities appropriate to the Child’s age and abilities to ensure physical social emotional and intellectual development, taking into account diversity (eg. language, culture, ability, race and religion).

The EYP Leader will work as part of a team in assisting and consolidating the provision of a high quality Early Years curriculum to establish, develop and promote good relationships and high expectations with both the children and their families, through home visits (when possible) and in a pastoral role for a group; taking account of parental concerns, offering appropriate advice guidance and dealing with them sensitively under direction of the teacher where necessary The Leader will assist and support colleagues advising on creative strategies in order to ensure the smooth running of the setting, and contribute to relevant meetings and may from time to time be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility defined in this job description.