Maternity cover for one year in the Early Years team at Montpelier Primary School, a three-form entry primary. The practitioner supports children in one of the three Reception classes or the 26-place Nursery, observing pupil progress and working with parents and carers. The role runs 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday, plus five INSET days. Applicants need an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Supporting children in Reception or Nursery as part of the Early Years team
- Observing and monitoring pupils' progress and giving constructive feedback
- Contributing to plans for pupils at risk of underachieving
- Building and maintaining relationships with pupils, treating them equitably
- Liaising sensitively with parents and carers about pupils' learning
- Providing personal care to children
- Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in the school
- Completing first aid training as required
- Identifying own training needs and evaluating own learning
What’s required
Qualifications
- NVQ 3 Early Years Care and Education, NNEB or equivalent
- Training in relevant curriculum strategies for the learning area
Experience
- Working with children with additional needs
- Working with relevant age groups in a learning environment or a relevant discipline
- General clerical or administrative work
Skills & knowledge
- Very good numeracy and literacy skills
- Good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
- Understanding of child development, learning processes and barriers to learning
- Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities, and working well in a team
- Observing, monitoring and giving feedback on pupil progress, and contributing to plans for pupils at risk of underachieving
- Good working knowledge of relevant policies, codes of practice and legislation
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Eligible to work in the UK
Other
- Building relationships with pupils, treating them equitably, and liaising sensitively with parents and carers
- Providing necessary personal care to children
- Identifying own training needs, evaluating own learning and completing first aid training as required
What’s offered
- Continuing professional development opportunities
- Support for staff well-being
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Early Years Practitioner - 1yr FTC Maternity Cover in London employer: The Methodist Church in Britain
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
