Preschool Early Years Educator Level 2 or 3

We are looking for an Early Years Educator who can:

• Work with a committed Preschool team, who put the child at the heart of all they do.
  
• Work under direction from the Preschool Leader but also take initiative.
• Maintain a calm influence and approach and work flexibly and responsively to the needs of the children.
• Motivate and support children by example and with good humour.
• Contribute to the Preschool planning schedule with exciting and challenging age-appropriate activities.
• Carry out observations of key children, and keep accurate records in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• Provide parents with regular feedback on their child’s progression using an online journal system.
• Be prepared to work inside and outside in all weather conditions.
• Build positive relationships with all members of the school community.

We are proud to be a setting who has a Quality Assurance Accreditation from Bucks Early Years in Communication and Language support, and have developed our pedagogical style to be ‘chatty’ and ‘friendly’. We know this helps our children gain and progress their social and emotional skills, recognise their own emotions and those of others, and helps them feel ‘Safe, Supported and Successful’. The right candidate will have excellent communication skills which are essential for all our children to become happy, confident, independent and inquisitive little learners.

Essential

Relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification
A good level of secondary education including Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
Experience of working in a Preschool as a member of staff or volunteer
Experience of working alongside individual or groups of children
Excellent attendance and punctuality

Desirable

Evidence of participation in school or setting based training and development
Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs
Qualification in Paediatric First Aid