Early Years Practitioner - Doddiscombsleigh Pre-School Group
- Teignbridge
- Part Time
- National Minimum Wage
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Doddiscombsleigh Pre-School are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and committed Early Years Practitioner to join our thriving pre-school family.
Doddi Pre-School is a small charity run setting in the heart of the of the Teign Valley, 7 miles South of Exeter and on the border of Dartmoor National Park. At Doddi Pre-school we strive to offer a warm, inclusive, child-centred environment. We provide imaginative play based opportunities to extend and enrich each child’s learning. Demand for spaces at the setting has significantly increased and we are looking to recruit to further expand our offering to families.
The position will require the applicant to support the Pre-School Leader in providing safe, high-quality education and care for early years children. Depending on hours worked the role may also include supporting children of primary school age who attend our wrap around provision.
The applicant will work collaboratively with the team to help fulfil legal and statutory requirements. They will contribute to and to implement early years policies and practice.
For further details please refer to the job description (attached below).
Essential criteria:
- Level 2 full and relevant early years qualification
- A passion for learning and working with children
- A caring, open, friendly, approachable and inclusive attitude; relational practice is fundamental to working in our setting
- Experience of working in an early years care/education setting or at least two years’ other suitable experience
- Sound understanding of child development and of children’s needs
- Sound understanding of the EYFS
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive setting where all children, parents/carers, and staff feel valued and accepted. Commitment to equal opportunities and an understanding of equality and diversity issues
- Excellent communication, time keeping, record keeping and organisational skills
- Ability to work with parents and families to encourage their involvement
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuously promoting a culture of safeguarding
Desirable:
- Level 3 full and relevant qualification
- Current safeguarding training (core level 2)
- Paediatric First Aid qualification
- Food Hygiene qualification
Apply:
If you would like to join our dedicated team of early years professionals then please apply using the application form.
Applications should be sent to preschool@doddi.devon.sch.uk and marked as High Importance. We will respond to acknowledge receipt of your application. Please do contact us by phone if you haven’t received confirmation within 3 working days of submission.
Visits to the setting can also be arranged through the email above.
Welcome to our Pre-School - Doddiscombsleigh Primary School
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Interview Date: 14 March 2025
Click here to see the Job Description