Early Years Practitioner

<p>Job Description</p><br>The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.<br><ul><li>Early Years Practitioner</li><li>Salary: £25,250 -(£18,425.68 pro rata per annum)</li><li>Location: Grimsby</li><li>Job Type: Permanent and Temporary positions available</li><li>Working Hours: 8:00am – 6:00pm (1-hour lunch break)</li></ul><p>Early Years Practitioner</p><p>A leading education and training group, spanning multiple campuses and provisions from the East Coast to the Midlands, is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join its dedicated nursery team.</p><p>This organisation delivers high-quality education, innovative training, and life-changing opportunities to thousands of learners every year. Their staff are committed to making a meaningful difference, and they’re looking for someone who shares that same enthusiasm for supporting young children’s development.</p><p>About the Role</p><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join a busy, well-established nursery setting.</p><p>You will play a vital role in supporting children aged birth to five, helping to nurture their learning, development, and wellbeing in a safe and engaging environment.</p><p>The successful candidate will be:</p><ul><li>Passionate about early years education</li><li>A strong team player who thrives in a busy setting</li><li>Organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage tasks effectively</li><li>A confident communicator, able to build relationships with children, families, and colleagues</li></ul><p>Working pattern:</p><ul><li>Monday to Wednesday</li><li>8:00am – 6:00pm (1-hour lunch break)</li></ul><p>About You</p><p>To be considered, you must hold a full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.</p><p>Desirable (but not essential) qualifications and attributes include:</p><ul><li>Safeguarding training</li><li>SEN experience or training</li><li>Paediatric First Aid</li><li>Food Hygiene certification</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>A professional and adaptable approach</li><li>A positive, fun, and energetic personality</li></ul><p>Training can be provided where needed.</p><p>What’s on Offer</p><p>In return, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive and supportive package, including:</p><ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays</li><li>Christmas closure period</li><li>Enhanced sickness and family-friendly pay schemes</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>24/7 confidential employee support helpline</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme and savings options</li><li>Health and dental cash plans</li><li>Staff discounts across a range of on-site services</li></ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your contribution will truly make an impact on young learners’ lives.</p><p>Not looking for a teaching role? We are also registering support staff, assessors, technicians, and other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.</p><p>"All candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have 2 years’ referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. xwzovoh All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks - If you are on the Barred List, it is against the law to apply and to be hired for a role that includes regulated activity with the concerned group."</p>