Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner (22/693)

£20,250 FTE (£7,155.03 pro rata per annum)

15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Permanent

Location: Little Stars Day Nursery, Grimsby

The Grimsby Institute is part of the TEC Partnership, which is a large, innovative, dynamic and financially sound organisation.

We are now offering a fantastic opportunity to join the Grimsby Institute in the role of an Early Years Practitioner. If you are a team player who is passionate about helping learners reach their full potential, then we want to hear from you!

About the role

The successful candidate will be expected to help in serving up lunches and carrying out key food safety standards. They will be key in encouraging children to try their lunches and new foods, along with preparing teas for the children and ensuring the kitchen space is clean. This position involves working directly with children in setting up activities after dinners, observing children play and informing the key workers responsible for development. You will be involved in meeting children’s care needs in terms of personal care and children’s health and wellbeing.

About the person

You must have a passion for children and fulfilling their learning and development and health and wellbeing. The successful candidate must hold at least a level 2 qualification in childcare or equivalent. A food safety certificate would be desirable but not essential as training would be provided. Experience of working with children from birth to 5 years, observation and record keeping are essential as well as communication skills and teamwork.

In return for your experience and skills, we can offer you a good salary, pension membership, access to a wide range of other Group benefits and opportunities for career progression and personal development.

If having read the job description you are interested in this role, please press the “Apply Online” button and send us your application.

The closing date for this advert is 26th March 2023

The TEC Partnership is committed to Prevent Duty, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and promoting British Values within the workplace. We are an equal opportunity workplace. Safeguarding is a priority for us, as well as ensuring the welfare of children and young people and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, references that cover the last two years of employment and online screening. Other checks may also be required.

Please note that all employees must have Literacy and Numeracy to at least Level 2.