Early Years Practitioner

We are seeking a passionate and caring Early Years Practitioner to join our dedicated team at Kingsway Children's Centre. In this rewarding role, you will support the day-to-day operation of the setting, ensuring a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children. You will play a vital role in supporting children's development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), building strong relationships with children and families, and contributing to high-quality childcare provision. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual committed to delivering outstanding early years education and care Actual Salary: £12,636.28 per annum Working Pattern: 18.5 hours per week / Monday, Tuesday 7.5 hours and Wednesday 3.5 hours with various shifts scheduled between 7:45am and 5:15pm.,

• Create and maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for children at all times
• Support children's learning and development through engaging and stimulating activities aligned with EYFS
• Act as a key person, planning and delivering age-appropriate activities and monitoring children's progress
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and external professionals to support individual needs
• Carry out observations and maintain accurate developmental records in line with EYFS requirements
• Promote positive behaviour and support children's emotional wellbeing
• Follow safeguarding procedures and ensure compliance with policies and Ofsted standards
• Assist with daily routines including meals, hygiene and general care of children
• Ensure play areas and equipment are safe, clean and fit for purpose, Across all of our provision we work closely with employers across every sector in this region and further afield, to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.
The benefits All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance. DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it. On site nursery Generous annual leave 2 weeks off at Christmas Electric car scheme
• Vivup - Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
• Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.
• Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues.
• Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme
• Free Eye Care Vouchers
• Discounted Hair and Beauty services
• On site nursery
• Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.
• In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing
  
  Level 2 qualification in Childcare (or working towards)
• Recent experience in a nursery or similar early years setting
• Knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Awareness of safeguarding and child protection practices
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  
  North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams.
We offer post-16 study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships, part-time short courses and Higher Education programmes.


• Competitive salary
• 30 pro rata Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.