Early Years

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or 3 - Grendon Underwood Pre-School - Grendon Underwood

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or 3 - Grendon Underwood Pre-School - Grendon Underwood

Qualifications/Experience:

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Grade Range 1B Points 6-10 £23,297-£24,233 Pro Rata
Early Years Practitioner Level 3 Grade Range 2 Points 11-15 £24,879-£26,961 Pro Rata

We are looking to recruit a qualified Early Years Practitioner who has the following attributes:

  • True passion and high expectations of teaching to develop, inspire and enthuse both curious and resilient learners
  • Excellent communication skills, be well-organised and able to work effectively - both independently and as part of an enthusiastic and nurturing team.
  • Committed to developing self-confident learners and want to be part of a collaborative approach to school improvement
  • Motivation and a true passion for all children to achieve their potential
  • High expectations of themselves and the young people
  • Initiative, dedication, and energy
  • Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
  • A commitment to working in a team and understands the importance of strong working relationship

Responsibilities/Extra Information:

Supporting the pupil:

  • To effectively deliver the Early Years Framework and ensure that each child’s potential is fully developed in a social, physical, psychological and cultural sense and their development both as an individual and as a member of a group, is paramount at all times.
  • To share responsibility for the preparation of a stimulating and caring environment, with due regard to all aspects of Health and Safety and taking into account the interests of the children.
  • To participate in planning and organising appropriate play and educational activities.
  • Enable children to make the transition from dependence to independence.
  • Enable children to make choices, develop their own ideas and take responsibility for their own actions.
  • To observe, assess and contribute to any discussions about each child’s progress.
  • To be aware of own practice and keeping up with current trends in education.
  • Attending relevant courses when possible, in accordance with priorities in the School Development Plan.
  • In carrying out the tasks in this job description you have a duty (under Health & Safety legislation) to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and that of others. This implies taking positive steps to monitor and maintain a safe and secure working environment
  • To continuously develop your own role, taking responsibility for identifying and addressing training and development needs.

Supporting the School:

  • Where appropriate to foster links between home and school
  • To liaise, consult and advise with other members of the team and outside agencies, regarding the child’s progress
  • To contribute to review meetings, where appropriate
  • To participate in relevant professional development
  • To work actively to overcome and prevent discrimination on the grounds of race, religion, gender, disability, sexuality and status.
  • To be aware of and follow the school’s policies and procedures
  • To maintain confidentiality about home – school / pupil- teacher/ school – work matters
  • To complete any other relevant tasks as directed by the supervisor.

Supporting the SEN:

  • To help and support the SENco in delivering a suitable programme of activities for the child’s individual development, both indoors and out.
  • To assist in making resources to support activities that have been advised by the SENco/outside agencies
  • To provide feedback about the child’s progress to the SENco, parents and outside agencies
  • To report any problems about arrangements or incidents to the SENco or Supervisor

Contact: Lorraine Coull 01295 232240. 

Jayne Myers, Head of School, Grendon Underwood 01296 770388

Please send your CV/Application form to: 

recruitment.4007@warriner.oxon.sch.uk

Interview Date: TBC

Link to provider website:  

https://www.warrinermultiacademytrust.co.uk

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