Relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification which allows the applicant to work within Early Years ratios.
Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities

Training in the relevant strategies e.g. parenting and/or in particular learning areas, e.g. quality improvement, observation and record keeping, Communication, Language and Literacy, ICT, maths, etc.
Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of the EYFS statutory framework
Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes and in particular barriers to learning
Health & Safety certificate
Paediatric First Aid qualification

Skills and Knowledge

Ability to plan effective learning and care programmes either under appropriate supervision and guidance or in collaboration
Ability to work independently using own initiative
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Ability to relate well to children and adults including other professionals/carers/parents
Ability to demonstrate and promote good practice in line with the ethos of the school both indoors and outdoors
Ability to manage multiple tasks, whilst ensuring children, colleagues, parents and carers are respected and listened to
Fluent English speaker
Effectively communicate with adults and children
Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication

Proven experience of working with children in an early learning environment, either on placement or in paid employment , including on a 1:1 basis.
Experience of working in Early Years in a school environment
Experience of working as part of a team
Ability to reflect on learning and care needs and use this knowledge to impact on children’s outcomes e.g. in planning, procurement of resources, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), communication with parents
Experience of working with other agencies and professionals
Knowledge and understanding of the type of external support that is available to support children’s development and how to access these services
Ability to interact with children and support their involvement in physical activities and outdoor play

Personal Qualities

Proactive and positive team player, able to work constructively as part of a team to understand pre-school roles and responsibilities and own position within these
Enthusiasm for learning and working with children
Caring, friendly, approachable, open, inclusive, welcoming, and personable
Able to maintain confidentiality at all times

Reflective approach and commitment to personal development
Able to provide consistently high levels of quality care and education opportunities to all children, in pressured and sometimes challenging environments

Nursery and Preschool Practitioner

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