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Early Years Worker

Grasmere Nursery School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2BT

This job expired on 20 April 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 April 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Luton NJC Level 3 - Pro-rated to term-time salary

Early Years Worker job summary

TITLE Early Years Worker
RESPONSIBLE TO Headteacher
GRADE L3

HOURS 35 HOURS PER WEEK

Purpose of the Post:

To work as part of a team to deliver high-quality early years education and care for children aged 0-5 years. The role involves supporting children’s learning and development, fostering positive relationships with families, and ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for all children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Work under the direction of the Headteacher, SLT, or Class Teacher to support the learning and development of individual or groups of children.
• Implement strategies to support children’s learning, including those with additional needs.
• Provide feedback on children's progress and support their intellectual and social development.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining appropriate learning materials, resources, and equipment.
• Support each child's transition from home to nursery and build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children and their families.
2. Planning and Delivery of Learning Activities
• Contribute to planning learning experiences for individuals and groups.
• Assist in preparing and delivering activities that support children's development in line with developmental goals.
3. Monitoring and Assessment
• Observe, record, and assess children's progress.
• Maintain detailed records of individual progress and contribute to discussions on children’s learning and development.
4. Behaviour and Inclusion
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Implement nursery behaviour policies and ensure a supportive atmosphere for all children.
• Recognise and celebrate the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all children.
5. Partnership with Families and Agencies
• Develop supportive relationships with parents, carers, and the wider community.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies such as health professionals and education specialists to meet children's individual needs.
6. Health, Safety, and Welfare
• Support children’s well-being, including feeding, personal care, and toileting routines.
• Follow the nursery’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.
7. Additional Responsibilities
• Support children during activities such as outdoor play, trips, and special events.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and engaging learning environment.
• Assist in setting up and tidying away resources and classroom spaces.

The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the Headteacher or Senior Leadership Team, which are commensurate with the role and grade but not explicitly covered in this document.

Context:

All support staff are part of a whole-school team and are expected to uphold the values and ethos of Grasmere Nursery School. Staff should be flexible and committed to supporting the needs of children, families, and colleagues.

Due to the nature of this role, an enhanced DBS check is required. Staff must adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Grasmere Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 5
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 161 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 5
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grasmere Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grasmere-nursery-school

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