Early Year Practitioner

The Early Years Practitioner post sits in the nursery team at Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy, part of North Star Community Trust. The role supports the day-to-day running of the nursery, delivering care, learning and development under the EYFS curriculum. As a Key Person, the post-holder builds relationships with children and families, supports each child's learning journey, and adapts activities for children with SEND.

Start is as soon as possible, and visa sponsorship is not available.

• Deliver care, learning and development through the EYFS curriculum
• Act as Key Person, building relationships with children and families
• Support each child's individual learning journey and wellbeing
• Observe and assess children's development
• Plan engaging learning experiences and adapt activities to individual needs, including SEND
• Work with colleagues, parents and external professionals
• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory compliance
• Keep accurate records
• Contribute to high-quality teaching and learning
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment

• Sound understanding of the EYFS
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Observing and assessing children's development
• Planning learning and adapting activities to individual needs, including SEND or additional needs
• Organised and reliable, managing daily routines and keeping accurate records
• Calm, patient and nurturing in a busy nursery environment

• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Other pre-employment checks relevant to the role

• Strong commitment to safeguarding, health and safety and children's wellbeing
• Reflective practice and drive to develop professionally
• Excellent team player
• Shares the Trust's values of kindness, inclusion and excellence

• Staff benefits, People Plan and wider offer set out in supporting documents