Early Years Practitioner
9 hours ago
Weston-super-Mare
Job Vacancy: Early Years Practitioner • Location: Christ Church Preschool - Weston-super-Mare, • Position: Early Years Practitioner, • Hours: 29 hours per week, term-time only, • Contract Type: Permanent About Us Welcome to Christ Church Preschool! Our cozy, open plan preschool welcomes up to 30 children per session with a warm, nurturing and child-centred approach to early years education. We are dedicated to providing a safe, fun and stimulating environment where every child can learn, thrive and grow through play. Our close-knit team is passionate about building strong foundations for young children and working closely with families in our local community, with strong teamwork at the heart of everything we do. We proudly celebrate our diverse, multilingual community where we try our utmost to weave the Christian faith and other belief values into everyday preschool life. We believe having a great work-life balance can be key for any early years practitioner and offering a great early years learning experience for all children, We are offering the chance to join our team on a 29 hour working week, working 9:00am – 3:30pm Monday - Thursday and 9:00am – 12:00pm Fridays. Term time only. The Role We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and most importantly reliable Early Years Practitioner to join our small team. In this role, you will help deliver high-quality early years care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Key Responsibilities: • Plan, prepare, and deliver fun, age-appropriate learning activities and play experiences., • Act as a Key Person for a small group of children, tracking and recording their developmental progress., • Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children at all times., • Build positive and supportive relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues., • Assist with care routines, snack times, creative play and outdoor learning. What We Are Looking For: • Qualifications: Qualification in Early Years/Childcare, • Experience: Previous experience working with pre-school children aged 2 to 4 years is desirable but not essential., • Skills: A genuine love for working with young children, great communication skills, patience, and a positive team player attitude., • Safety & Compliance: A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. (Note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references).
