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We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Early Years Practitioner to join our team and provide lunchtime cover for 2 hours three days a week during term time.
We are looking for someone who holds a recognised early years qualification suitable for working with children ages 3-5 which meets the EYFS staff qualification and ratio requirements. The candidate needs to have experience working with childnren under 5 years old in an early years, pre school, nursery or similar setting, has a good understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development, is warm, patient, caring and responsive to children's needs and is reliable and works well as part of a team.
We are looking for someone who is committed to promoting children's wellbeing, indepedence and learning. They must be willing to complete our safer recruitment process, inlciding an enhanced DBS and approprriate references.
The successful candidate will support our childnre during lunchtime and outdoor play, helping to maintain a safe, happy and engaging environment. They will work alongside our experienced early years team.
We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals who are passionate about early years, enjoy being outdoors and would enjoy being part of a small, friendly forest school community.
Information about the School
Bishop's Forest Pre School's approach is child led and inspired by the principles of Friedrich Froebel, recognising play as the highest form of learning. Whether building dens, observing wildlife, creating natural art or sharing stories around the campfire, children develop confidence, resilience and a deep connection to the natural world.
Whatever the weather, the woodland becomes the classroom, supporting physical development, emotional well being and a life long love of nature and learning. By following each child's interests and ideas, we nurture independent thinkers who feel valued, capable and curious.
We have a beautiful 10 acre sole use woodland site in Rettendon Common, Essex and a purpose built classroom.
Our small team is led by two primary school teachers with combined experience of over 60 years in primary education.