Early Years Practitioner
Job introduction
We require Early Years Practitioners to work in our busy nursery to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We cater for children from 3 months up to rising 5's. We would like you to be enthusiastic, caring and committed to the nurturing of young children. A sound knowledge of the EYFS is essential and a level 2 qualification or equivalent.
This post is 24 hours per week. You will be working with children with a variety of SEND.
Interview date: To be confirmed
For more information please contact Laura Howe, Nursery Manager Laura.howe@brighton-hove.gov.uk (01273) 290458
About the role
Jump Start Nursery is one of Brighton and Hove City Council Children’s Centre Nurseries. We operate five nurseries across the City and provide a high quality service for children aged from 3 months to 5 years. We are open Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5pm and Friday from 9am to 1pm.
Jump Start Nursery is located within Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, which works to meet the needs of young children and their families. The nursery is open plan and provides children with lots of space to play and learn. We have a garden where children can play and explore in all weathers. We have a play- based approach to learning in a fun, happy and calm atmosphere.
We are proud of our staff who are qualified or working towards a qualification. All our staff share our passion for delivering a high standard of care to the children and provide exciting opportunities for the children to grow, learn and develop into confident young people.
We are looking for qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our team to support young children with SEND. Applicants must have experience of working with young children in an early years’ environment; experience of delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); experience of meeting the individual needs of young children and their families; demonstrate a passion and commitment for providing high quality care and learning opportunities; be qualified to a minimum Level 2 in early years and childcare and have excellent communication skills.
The role involves being a key person for a small number of children, 1 per session; building relationships; being an inspiration to the children; supporting attachment building; ensuring the children feel safe; planning activities; maintaining records; carrying out observations; assessing children and supporting growth and development.
We provide a full induction and training programme and ongoing support in the form of regular supervisions and appraisals.
Please note: As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.
Additional information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 or term-time only.
Work Permits: This role does not meet the requirement for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System. Successful candidates will need to evidence that they have the Right to Work in the UK.
Company information
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, LGB, male or trans as these groups are currently under-represented in our Directorate workforce.