Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join this well established service. This role is part of a committed team of staff and volunteers at The Place who provide groups, activities and signposting for local families in Faringdon with children under 5. Families come to find support from the team and each other and to have fun.
Job Description
- Plan and deliver a variety of early years groups and sessions which enable positive outcomes for early years children, their parents and the family as a whole.
- Promote positive play, communication and learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and principles.
- Support parents/carers in how they play with their children to encourage attachment, good child development and positive relationships.
- Promote the welfare and well-being of early years children, following through on any safeguarding concerns in line with relevant policies and processes.
- Ensure the environment is welcoming and safe to support families; that equipment and re- sources are safe, clean and fit for purpose.
- To work together with other partners or organisations involved in delivering early years or family services.
- To work in accordance with The Place’s policies and procedures
Requirements
The successful candidate will be asked to undergo an enhanced DBS check with the cost met by The Place and to provide two suitable references.
Qualification(s)
- ● NVQ level 3 qualification in Child Care, or experience of working with young children and NVQ level 3 in community-based practice or be working towards NVQ level 3 in Child Care
- General education to GCSE standard preferably including Maths and English Language grade C and above
- Evidence of recent and continuing professional development relation to child development and early years practice.
Experience
- Working with early years children and their families
- Setting up for and supervising play sessions
- Working effectively as part of a team, which includes volunteers
- Maintaining registers, collating and monitoring information
- Working within confidential and data protection boundaries
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills applicable across a wide range of people and ages, to build positive relationships with children and their parents/carers
- Able to work calmly and efficiently in a busy setting
- Responsive and flexible to the needs of the service
- Able to use initiative, follow protocols and provide direction
- A working knowledge and demonstrable understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues, including Safeguarding and Child Protection policies, procedures and systems
- An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Awareness of Health & Safety practice in a play environment
- A broad knowledge and understanding of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion so as to promote equality and inclusion within sessions and activities, including support for children with additional needs Additional Requirements
- Proficient IT skills in Microsoft Word and Excel Knowledge (desirable)
- Flexible approach to hours to support the needs of the project, including some occasional evening and weekend work by agreement (desirable)
Personal Qualities
● Empathetic ● Organised ● Compassionate ● Approachable ● Flexible ● Collaborative ● Diplomatic ● Resourceful ● Quality driven ● Self motivated
Pay: £13.17-£13.61 per hour
Work Location: In person
