Early Years Practitioner (1 to 1 Support) – footprints@hattonhill nursery, Litherland, Merseyside
£9.55 per hour plus leave allowance; 25-30 hours per week*, term-time only. Fixed-term to 31st August 2021
We are looking for a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to deliver high quality childcare on a 1 to 1 basis for two children (at different times) in our footprints@hattonhill nursery in Litherland, Merseyside. The successful candidate will
- Deliver high quality one-to-one support to two children (at different times) with additional needs
- Deliver early years childcare in the pre-school setting, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, promoting parent & child interaction and the development of the child, and acting as a key worker.
The main duties of the Early Years Practitioner 1 to Support in footprints@hattonhill nursery are:
- To deliver high quality one-to-one support to two children (at different times) with significant additional and complex needs in the nursery
- To deliver high quality early years childcare for this child in the pre-school setting, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, promoting parent & child interaction and the development of the child,
- To act a key worker for these two children as directed by the Nursery Manager, ensuring all requirements for being a key worker are adhered to.
- To maintain records of these two children under guidance from the managers.
- To assist in the setting up and clearing of rooms for activities, including preparing snack, supervising lunch, and creating and updating wall displays.
- To ensure a welcoming and friendly environment for children and families at all times.
- To provide regular feedback to parents about their child’s development and progress.
- To ensure the data & record keeping requirements are adhered to in line with systems implemented by the company
- To build and maintain positive relationships with children, staff, parents/carers and line management.
- To work within the framework of Safeguarding Children and Child Protection policy and procedures.
- To deliver services within a fully inclusive equal opportunities framework.
- To carry out his/her duties with full regard to the setting’s Health and Safety and confidentiality policies and procedures.
- To assist with and undertake general nursery duties
You will need a Level 3 childcare qualification with good experience working in an Early Years setting. An enhanced DBS will be undertaken.
We VERY strongly advise you to apply your skills and experience to the person specification when completing your application, which is via our online or downloadable form below. Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during August 2021. No agencies, please
First Steps Enterprise Limited is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
If you are not working, you may be able to access assistance via our Directions programme, the staff of whom are completely separate from the recruitment and selection team.
Closing date: 10am, Friday 13th August 2021.
*Awaiting confirmation for funding for final 5 hours.
