Early Years Practitioner

Description:

Early Years Practitioner

Location: Guiseley

Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications.

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week.

About Us:

Veritas Education is a reputable and dynamic early years agency dedicated to providing high-quality care and education for young children. We are committed to nurturing the development of children in their formative years, and our team of passionate professionals plays a crucial role in achieving this mission.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a qualified and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our team. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering outstanding care and education to children aged between 0-5 years. You will work in a collaborative and supportive environment that values the unique contributions of each team member, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the early experiences of children, providing a nurturing and enriching environment for their development. You will be responsible for creating engaging learning opportunities, promoting social and emotional development, and ensuring the well-being of the children in your care.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that encourages children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
Build positive and respectful relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
Observe and assess children's progress, maintaining accurate records to inform individualized learning plans.
Potentially support children with special educational needs (SEN) and adapt activities to meet their unique requirements, SEN is a growing need within nursery settings now.
Ensure that health and safety standards are always upheld, identifying and addressing any potential hazards promptly.
Collaborate with colleagues to share ideas and best practices, contributing to the continuous improvement of our early years provision.
Attend relevant training and professional development opportunities to stay updated on best practices and emerging trends in early childhood education.Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent (e.g., CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education).
A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and its application in early years settings.
Previous experience working with young children in an early years education setting.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures and a commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children in our care.
First Aid certification (desirable but not essential).Why Choose Veritas?

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Shift pattern of four days on and one day off.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization.
A commitment to providing the highest quality early years education.If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young children and meet the qualifications and requirements outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Early Years Practitioner position with Veritas to have the chance to become a permanent member of the team over at this gorgeous private day nursery.

To apply, please submit your CV in response to this advert. For anymore information, please contact Molly Perry on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community