Hylton Red House Nursery School - Assistant Early Years Practitioner
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
20/06/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 05/07/2024 12:00
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Hylton Red House Nursery School
Further Information
HYLTON RED HOUSE NURSERY SCHOOL ROTHERHAM RD
SUNDERLAND SR5 5QL
TEL 0191 5488000
EMAIL hrh.nursery@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
HEADTEACHER Catherine Barnett
Job Title: Assistant Early Years Practitioner Grade 1, LD3, SCP 3-4
Contract Type; Term Time Only, Permanent Working hours: 37 hours per week
Starting date: 1st September 2024
This is an exciting opportunity to work within an Outstanding maintained nursery school. We aim to promote a caring, nurturing community for all children and their families, whilst developing a love of learning through a rich and varied curriculum.
The Governors and Head Teacher wish to appoint an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner. If you enjoy working with young children; are passionate about inclusion and equal opportunity for all and you can rise to the challenge of promoting the very best early years’ experience for all children, then please apply. The post holder will work across the age phases, demonstrating a sound understanding of EYFS practice from Birth to 5.
The post holder will understand and demonstrate their responsibility to safeguarding children.
The post holder will be required to work within daily patterns that potentially include lunchtime supervision, early starts and late finishes – working patterns to be discussed at interview.
A minimum relevant (DfE validated) Early Years Level 2 or higher qualification is required, together with relevant experience of working with young children (Birth to 5). Staff holding an Early Years Educator qualification must also have achieved a suitable level 2 qualification in English. Knowledge of the Revised EYFS and KCSIE is essential.
The successful applicant will:
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of EYFS practice and know how to use this to motivate and enthuse learners.
- Hold Level 2 or higher in a full and relevant Early Years qualification https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-years-qualifications-finder
- Understand how the role contributes to developing strong positive working relationships with the key worker and other professionals.
- Understand the importance of supporting children and developing strong positive relationships with parents/carers.
- Understand the importance of promoting a high sense of wellbeing for all.
- Understand how to promote and safeguard the welfare of children.
- Be able to work enthusiastically as part of a team to contribute to the overall aims of the nursery.
Please note, applicants will not be considered for shortlisting if:
they do not hold a ‘full and relevant’ Early Years qualification
Applicants will not be considered for interview if:
references are not provided on our safer recruitment template
Closing Date: Friday 5th July 2024 (12.00pm noon)
Shortlisting: Friday 5th July
Interviews: Week beginning 15th July 2024
Application forms and further details are available by e-mailing hrh.nursery@schools.sunderland.gov.uk, or by sending a large stamped addressed envelope (affixing 2 large First Class stamps) to the Headteacher.
Please return all documents, including completed application forms (all parts) to hrh.nursery@schools.sunderland.gov.uk or returned to the nursery via post by the deadline.
Visits to the school can be arranged with the Headteacher after school hours in the week beginning 12th February. Please email hrh.nursery@schools.sunderland.gov.uk to arrange.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to an enhanced criminal records and barred list check from the Disclosure and Barring Service,
Hylton Red House Nursery School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Safeguarding Children Partnership Procedures
Please note that the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the “disqualification” declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment can not be progressed without this declaration.
The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates.
The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure, receipt of satisfactory supporting references; evidence of essential qualifications; a pre-employment Health Check and evidence of the Right to Work in the UK
Please note
This job is closed for applications.