Early Years Education Worker

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Education Worker to join a local authority in Islington on a 6 month rolling contract highly likely to go permanent. You will play a crucial role in providing high-quality early years education and care to young children.

We are looking for a DFE qualified staff who meet the L3 requirements for nursery ratios. This role is based at Conewood Children's centre preschool room with 3-5 year olds. Candidates will be expected to be a key person.

Rate of pay: £15.64 per hour PAYE
Reference: RQ1395409

Key Responsibilities:

• Childcare and Education: Implement high-quality early years practices, focusing on the prime areas of learning and development.
• Child Protection: Prioritize child welfare, complete necessary training, and recognize and respond to signs of abuse or neglect.
• Play-Based Learning: Contribute to the creation of a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that promotes children's emotional, social, and cognitive development.
• Partnership with Parents: Build strong relationships with parents, involve them in their child's education, and ensure smooth transitions.
• Key Person Role: Develop strong bonds with a small group of children, meeting their individual needs and supporting their learning and development.
• Positive Behavior Strategies: Implement positive behavior management techniques to create a harmonious and supportive learning environment.
• Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date with best practices in early years education.
• Inclusive Practice: Promote inclusivity and equal opportunities for all children, including those with additional needs.

Essential Criteria:

• Level 3 qualification in childcare/early years practice (e.g., NNEB, NVQ Level 3, BTEC Nationals)
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Experience in creating stimulating learning environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Passion for working with young children

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience as a key person
• Knowledge of child protection procedures
• First aid qualification

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates will be required to undergo enhanced DBS checks.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.