Early Years Practitioner

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediate Start

Do you enjoy helping young children explore, learn and develop during those important early years? A welcoming early years setting in Chesterfield is looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join its team and support children's development through engaging, age-appropriate activities.

About the Role:

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will help create a safe, stimulating environment where young children can learn through play, build confidence and develop essential skills. You will support daily routines, plan and deliver activities suited to different stages of development, and work closely with other staff to ensure each child receives the attention and encouragement they need.

About the School:

The setting places a strong emphasis on early childhood development, positive relationships and learning through play. The team aims to provide a caring and well-organised environment where children feel secure, are encouraged to explore their interests and can develop socially, emotionally and academically.

Responsibilities:

* Support children's learning and development through play-based activities.

* Help plan and deliver engaging activities suited to children's ages and abilities.

* Encourage early communication, language, social and physical development.

* Support daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care and transitions.

* Observe children's progress and share relevant updates with colleagues and parents.

* Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised learning environment.

* Follow safeguarding procedures and promote children's welfare at all times.

Requirements:

* Previous experience working in an early years, nursery or childcare setting is desirable.

* A relevant Early Years qualification, such as Level 2 or Level 3, is advantageous.

* A good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.

* A warm, patient and attentive approach when working with young children.

* Strong communication and teamwork skills.

* A genuine interest in supporting children's early learning and development.

To work with GSL Education as an Early Years Practitioner, you should:

* Have the right to work in the UK.

* Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.

* Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.

In addition to that, GSL Education are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).

If you are passionate about giving young children a positive start to their education, we would love to hear from you. Submit your CV today and take the next step towards an enjoyable and rewarding early years role.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.

For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Paul Zivkovic at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.