The Role

Early Years Practitioner

40 hours per week

(Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm)

 

St Michael's Term time plus INSET days (total 34 weeks pa)

 

We have an exciting opportunity to take on the role of Full Time Early Years Practitioner who will be working as a part of dynamic team providing the best care and the most wonderful play experiences for our Early Years children. We are looking for an organised, creative individual who loves enabling the children to access all areas of learning through play. The successful candidate will have an interest in how learning builds into success for our children going forward. Our Pre-Prep staff are committed to giving our children the best start in their education.

 

Informal visits welcome; please contact the HR department for further details.

 

NVQ3 qualified salary is £19,886.96 per annum pro rata (£26,204 FTE)

NB. These rates are applicable to those aged 23 or over, applicants below the age of 23 would have an adjusted salary in line with national minimum wage rates.

 

 

St Michael’s Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online digital presence checks if invited to interview.

Benefits

Other
Meals	Free meals provided during term time and on INSET days
Parking	Free onsite staff parking
Pension	Support staff pension scheme with employer contribution (subject to qualifying criteria)
Sick pay scheme	Staff sick pay scheme

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Paediatric First Aid Certificate		Desirable
Safeguarding/Prevent qualification or willing to work towards		Desirable
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent	Grade C / 4 or above	Desirable
NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare	NVQ Level 3 in Early Years	Desirable
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate	Level 1	Desirable

Skills

Personal Attributes
Sympathetic with the Christian ethos and values of the school	Desirable
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive and confidential information.	Desirable
Committed	Desirable
Experience
Current first aid certificate	Desirable
Previous experience working in a school	Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and safeguarding in schools	Desirable