Level 3 Preschool Practitioner

Job Description

Level 3 Preschool Practitioner required to work Monday 8:45am-3:45pm, Tuesday 12:15pm-3:45pm, Wednesday 12:45pm-3:45pm, Thursday 8:45am-3:45pm and as potential cover for other sessions.

Squirrels is an outstanding community-based preschool in Highwoods, Colchester providing funded educational services for 2-5 year olds. We are delighted to invite you to join our wonderful team as at least a Level 2 but willing to train as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner.

The successful candidate will have at least a level 2 childcare qualification, experience of working with a range of children, good communication skills and be committed to helping children reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

· Fantastic team working skills

· Patience and resilience

· An awareness, understanding and compassionate approach towards inclusion

· A passion to promote the safety, wellbeing and education of young children

· Flexibility and adaptability to meet the emerging needs of children

· A warm, welcoming and friendly approach

If you are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of young children and enjoy being part of a supportive and dedicated team of Early Years practitioners, we look forward to hearing from you.

We can offer you:

· A friendly, supportive and happy work environment

· Innovative and involved staff and children

· An inclusive, caring ethos, that focuses on the child at the heart of the learning

· Supportive and engaging families

· Free car parking

· A continued drive towards excellence

· Continued professional development in a community of skilled practitioners

At Squirrels we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.