Early Years and Childcare Practitioner

Lent Rise School, Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7NP

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  April 2025

• Closing date

  26 March 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,104.00 - £24,223.00 Annually (FTE) The role is 39 weeks of the year and therefore the actually salary will be calculated.

Early Years and Childcare Practitioner job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic practitioner to join our team, working with 3-year-old children. This role is crucial in supporting early development by fostering communication skills, establishing daily routines, and promoting independence through structured activities. Our ideal candidate will create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can thrive.

The hours are 8.15am to 3.15pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. 8.15am to 3.15pm Tuesday. You will be requied to work all training days as part of the 39 weeks contract.

Key Responsibilities:

Communication Development:

o Engage children in meaningful conversations to enhance their language skills.

o Encourage active listening and participation through storytelling, singing, and group discussions.

o Support children in expressing their thoughts and feelings using age-appropriate vocabulary.

Routines and Structure:

o Establish and maintain consistent daily routines to provide stability and security.

o Guide children in key transitions such as arrival, playtime, snack breaks, and home time.

o Encourage positive behavior through clear instructions and praise.

Snack Preparation and Healthy Eating:

o Prepare and serve nutritious snacks, ensuring dietary needs and allergies are met.

o Promote healthy eating habits by involving children in snack preparation activities.

o Encourage good hygiene practices such as handwashing before and after meals.

Emotional and Social Support:

o Foster positive relationships with children to build their confidence and self-esteem.

o Encourage cooperative play, turn-taking, and teamwork to develop social skills.

Planning and Development:

o Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, and physical development.

o Observe and assess children's progress to tailor support and learning opportunities accordingly

Inclusion:

Support all pupils development through planning and interventions

Working with outside agencies as required

Key Worker Responsibilities:

o Act as a key worker for specific children, ensuring their individual needs are met.

o Maintain records of children's progress and share this information with parents during consultations.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and enjoy creating positive learning experiences for young children, we would love to hear from you!

The role is subject to relavent safeguarding checks including DBS and online searches.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lent Rise School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Lent Rise School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 449 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lent Rise School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lent-rise-school

Lent Rise School is a primary school in Burnham Buckinghamshire. There are 450 pupils at the school from YR to Y6.

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