Early Years Practitioner

JOB PURPOSE: To become part of the Alconbury Community Preschool family by providing inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending the setting and to maintain a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable environment. To be a highly motivated, outstanding, caring, team player and enthusiastic Practitioner for our village Preschool, working for children aged 2-5 years old. This role provides maternity cover starting asap from November 2026 to July 2026, for a minimum of 21 hours per week.

SAFEGUARDING REQUIREMENT:

The Alconbury Community Preschool along with the Early Years Alliance is committed to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedure to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation.

MAIN DUTIES:

· To have a working knowledge & understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

· Prepare Preschool areas for the daily programme and help clean/tidy at the end of day

· Demonstrate willingness to integrate as part of hard-working passionate team, who provide personalised care for each child at Preschool

· Perform the Key Person role to a group of children, communicating effectively with parents/carers on a regular basis.

· Maintain accurate records on Key children, using our secure online journal, making observations, and writing up reports

· Provide input and assistance with curriculum planning

· Great interpersonal skills with early years children, demonstrating care and kindness

· Maintain high levels of professional behaviour, adhering to all safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety policies

· Demonstrate awareness and understanding of a child’s additional needs, and engage in appropriate learning plans

· Commitment to attend/participate in regular staff meetings

· Opportunities to attend training courses and develop topic interests

Pay: £12.73-£13.03 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person