Early Years Educator

We are looking for a Preschool Practitioner to join our fantastic Preschool located in the heart of Worplesdon, Surrey. Worplesdon Preschool recognises that our team is our biggest asset, so we are keen to find the right person to help us improve, develop and grow our amazing team. We are a pack away preschool operating five days a week 38 weeks of the year during term time. Mondays, Tuesday’s, and Thursdays are full days, Wednesdays and Fridays are shorter days finishing after lunch. Requirements Have a minimum Level 3 Qualification in Early Years / Childcare Have excellent knowledge of the EYFS Curriculum and working with children 2 - 5 years Experience of working as part of a team Proactive with the ability to take initiative and make sound decisions. To be motivated and able to motivate children and team members Working as part of a team and being supportive as a team player Have excellent written and verbal English An ability to work on own initiative Engaging and caring manner with good organisational skills and intuition Experience in being a keyworker To be able to attend staff meeting half termly Roles and Responsibilities Support the Deputy when necessary Support the day to day running of the preschool Support and build a relationship with a small group of key children and be responsible for the continuing learning and development Provide care and support to the other children in the setting outside of your key group Support your colleagues, working as part of a team to provide a safe, caring, stimulating environments for all the children Maintain the expected level of safeguarding and confidentiality required within a preschool setting and ensure that the preschool policies and procedures are maintained at all times Ensure high standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the children in your care Support the management team in delivering the EYFS framework to the expected levels Any other duties that are deemed reasonable within the role SEND experience would be highly valued, with the potential to take on the SEND role. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check