Early Years Practitioner

Job Description

Early Years Practitioner

Noak Bridge Pre-school, Breakfast and Afterschool Club and Out of School Clubs are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team. We are looking for a qualified Early years Practitioner with a minimum L3 qualification.

We are a wonderful, long standing community pre-school in the heart of Noak Bridge Village. We are a non for profit charity setting that is governed by a committee made up of parent volunteers.We provide childcare for the community of Noak Bridge and surrounding areas of Laindon, Basildon, Wickford and Billericay. Childcare is delivered in the form of breakfast and afterschool club, pre-school sessions and holiday camps during non term time, situated within the grounds of Noak Bridge Primary School and you will become an integral part of a wonderful team.

This is a full time, all year round role, working 35 hours a week Monday to Friday.

The Preschool is open from 7am to 6.00pm and Holiday Camps run between 9am and 4pm during non term time, hours are co-ordinated to suit. The setting is open 49 weeks of the year.

Role Requirements

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager. The post holder is also expected to be flexible and adaptable in their approach to fulfilling their duties.

Essential

Full and relevant Early Years qualification - minimum Level 3

Full understanding and working knowledge of the EYFS

Awareness of the Ofsted inspection framework

Experience of working within a team and/or with young children

Good communication skills

Safeguarding training - including knowledge of safeguarding and childcare protection procedures

An understanding of play-based approaches to children's learning and development

Experience of providing customer service and good communication skills

A commitment to working effectively with young children and families

Good understanding of health and safety requirements

Knowledge and commitment to equal opportunities legislation

Willingness to learn and undertake further training

Experience of leading a team and dealing with staff issues

Sound knowledge of child development from birth to five years

Experience of providing customer service

A commitment to working effectively with young children and families

Good understanding of health and safety requirements

Knowledge and commitment to equal opportunities legislation

Willingness to learn and undertake further training

A friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development of effective relationships

Paediatric first aid

Satisfactory DBS check

Desirable

A higher Early Years qualification, or willing to study

Benefits

Will be a huge part in a charity run community preschool
Ongoing CPD and training including Safeguarding, Prevent, First Aid, SEND etc
Access to online training 24/7
Supported progression through recognised training
Competitive Salary
Individual rewards of pay based on experience and level of qualification
Staff incentives
Enhanced maternity package
Social Events and Occasions
Pension Scheme
Enhanced Paid Holiday package

Noak Bridge Pre-school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation.

All applicants invited to interview will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and complete a suitability declaration. Successful applicants will also be required to have an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and where appropriate provide a certificate of good conduct before starting work with Noak Bridge Pre-School.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and does require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.

Information about the School
Located within the grounds of Noak Bridge Primary School - Noak Bridge Pre-school has its own secure, designated building with child friendly indoor and outdoor play areas. The Pre-school has been a part of the community for over 40 years and has been in the grounds of the Primary school for over 20 years.

We are fully registered and governed by Ofsted and offer a well established setting. Our fully qualified staff maintains a high professional standard at all times and with a caring attitude allowing the children and their families to feel at home. We received an overall 'Outstanding' in our last Ofsted Inspection in October 2024.

The setting provides Breakfast Club, Pre-School Morning and Afternoon Sessions, Afterschool Club and Holiday Clubs. We are open from 7am to 6pm during term time and 9am to 4pm during non term time and are open for 49 weeks of the year. At Noak Bridge Pre-school, the child is at the heart of all we do. We believe that every child's voice matters as well as that of their families. The children here learn through play and exploration, we believe a fun and exciting environment is key to their future success.

Information about the School

Located within the grounds of Noak Bridge Primary School - Noak Bridge Pre-school has its own secure, designated building with child friendly indoor and outdoor play areas. The Pre-school has been a part of the community for over 40 years and has been in the grounds of the Primary school for over 20 years.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.