Early Years Practitioner

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner (Level 3 in Childcare)

Location: High Wycombe

Company: Teaching Personnel

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Start Date: Immediate

About Us: Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, dedicated to supporting schools and early years settings in finding the best educational professionals. We pride ourselves on our commitment to providing top-quality staff and ensuring positive educational experiences for children.

Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner with a Level 3 qualification in Childcare to join our team in High Wycombe. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in nurturing and developing children aged 0-5 years, providing them with a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging and age-appropriate activities that support the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Monitor and record the progress of each child, ensuring individual learning needs are met.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all children.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and caregivers to support the overall development and well-being of each child.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and hygiene at all times.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings, training sessions, and continuous professional development opportunities.

Requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare (e.g., NVQ Level 3, CACHE Level 3, or equivalent).
• Proven experience working with children in an early years setting.
• A thorough understanding of the EYFS framework and its implementation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for working with young children and a commitment to their development.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young children.
• Access to a wide network of educational professionals and resources through Teaching Personnel.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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