Early Years Practitioner - Newbury, United Kingdom - Tigerlily Childcare Recruitment

Tigerlily Childcare Recruitment

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Newbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are recruiting and Early Years Practitioner for their Newbury setting.

Working hours:
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 3.00pm with a 30 minute unpaid break, 27.5 hours per week
Term time only - with the option to work an additional 9 playschemes in the holiday at additional pay, at a higher hourly rate than the employees contracted hourly rate

Benefits:
Sick pay, DBS and update fully paid for by the Charity, Employee Assistance programme access, additional leave after 5 yrs & 10 yrs service

Salary:
£9.80 - £10.41 per hour.

We also pay holiday pay as we are only open term time, this then means their hourly rate will be:
£11.17-£11.87 per hour

JOB PURPOSE

Under direction and guidance from the Centre Manager/Deputy, the post holder will work as a member of a team to ensure that the planning, day to day running and development of the work of the setting.

Attending to daytoday care of the playrooms, keeping them attractive, safe and clean.
Laying out playrooms to suit the needs of children and families.
Seeing that equipment in use is safe, hygienic and in a good state of repair.
Storing equipment and materials, to maximise ease of access.
Staff meetings.

SPECIFIC CHILD & FAMILY ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Relate to children as valued individuals and equals
Observe the child during sessions.
Record observations using various methods and share these observations with other members of

staff and parents/carers.

Play with the child using 'shared play' or 'reflective' approaches.
Use particular teaching /learning strategies with a child when appropriate.
Welcome siblings as members of the group and make provision for their play.
Be aware of their emotional needs.
Help parents understand and provide for the play needs of their child.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE;
Minimum of level 2 in childcare
DBS is required for this role
Experience working with children with SEND is desired but not essential
Understanding of the EYFS is essential