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Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
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Level 3 Early Years Practitioner - Southend-on-Sea
Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Position: Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £25,914-£28,871 FTE
Are you a passionate and experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for your next permanent opportunity? I am currently recruiting for a fantastic private school in Southend-on-Sea who are looking to welcome a warm, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to their team as soon as possible.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a high-quality, nurturing school environment where children are at the heart of everything they do and staff are genuinely encouraged to develop and progress.
The Role
As a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, you will:
- Provide high-quality care, support and education to children within the Early Years setting
- Plan and support fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
- Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where every child can thrive
- Build strong, positive relationships with children and their families
- Support children's social, emotional, physical and educational development
- Act as a key person for children, ensuring their individual needs and interests are understood
- Observe, assess and record children's development and progress
- Work closely with teachers and the wider Early Years team
- Promote independence, confidence, curiosity and a love of learning
- Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to the overall wellbeing of every child
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The Ideal Candidate
The school are looking for someone who is:
- Level 3 qualified in Early Years/Childcare - essential
- Experienced working within an Early Years or nursery environment
- Passionate about providing excellent care and education
- Warm, caring and nurturing in their approach
- Energetic, enthusiastic and proactive
- Confident supporting children's development through play
- A strong team player with excellent communication skills
- Reliable, organised and committed to their role
- Passionate about making a genuine difference to young children's lives
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What's on Offer?
- Permanent contract from the outset
- Full-time hours
- Immediate/ASAP start
- A fantastic private school environment
- Supportive and welcoming staff team
- Excellent resources and facilities
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- The opportunity to build long-term relationships with children and families
- A rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference every day
Interested? If you are a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for a permanent position in a fantastic Southend school, I would love to hear from you!
Salary: Will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
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