Early Years Practitioner

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Are you an Early Years Practitioner Looking for a change?

Come and work for Halifax Opportunities Trust’s expanding Early Years Team

You will benefit from:

· Accredited Living Wage Foundation Employer

· 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays per year

· In house training and support with professional qualifications

· Mindful employer, a national initiative supporting employees to take a positive approach towards mental health at work

· Full sick pay after a qualifying period

EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONERS (Level 2 or Level 3)

Based at Todmorden Children’s Centre Nursery

37.5 hours per week

Working between the hours of 8.00 am – 5.00 pm Monday

Salary – Level 3 £22,278.99 per annum, Level 2 £21,351.98 per annum

This role is ideal for people who have experience of working in nursery settings and are looking for a change or wanting to work closer to home.

Who we’re looking for:

Does building your career, while inspiring children to be creative, confident and compassionate sound like your cup of tea? Do you love working with families and supporting parents and carers, through engaging activities within nursery provision? Our Early Years Team is now looking for passionate and enthusiastic team members, committed to supporting children & families.

Based within Todmorden Children’s Centre Nursery rated “Good”, you will be part of a team providing a welcoming, secure and stimulating environment, for children aged between 0 - 5 years. Working directly with parents, carers and children, you will be supporting them in reaching their full learning potential.

You will need:

Ø A full and relevant level 2 or level 3 qualification in childcare

Ø Recent practical working knowledge of EYFS including Statutory EYFS welfare requirements and tracking the development and progress of children

Ø Experience of providing high quality activities for young children

Ø Excellent understanding of the developmental needs of babies and young children

Ø Experience of partnership working with parents and carers

We offer opportunities for ongoing professional development and further training.

Halifax Opportunities Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and providing equal opportunities in employment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 7th June 2023 interviews will be held 14th June 2023.

For an informal discussion regarding the above post please contact Sam McGuire on

01706 399970

To apply, please visit our website on www.regen.org.ukto view the job description and personal specification and submit your CV with covering letter

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £22,278.99 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Day nursery

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/06/2023