Early Years Practitioner

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• Early Years Practitioner
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• Salary: £25,250 -(£18,425.68 pro rata per annum)
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• Location: Grimsby
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• Job Type: Permanent and Temporary positions available
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• Working Hours: 8:00am – 6:00pm (1-hour lunch break)
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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.

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join a busy, well-established nursery setting.

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.

The successful candidate will be:

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• Passionate about early years education
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• A strong team player who thrives in a busy setting
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• Organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage tasks effectively
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• A confident communicator, able to build relationships with children, families, and colleagues
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Working pattern:

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• Monday to Wednesday
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• 8:00am – 6:00pm (1-hour lunch break)
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To be considered, you must hold a full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.

Desirable (but not essential) qualifications and attributes include:

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• Safeguarding training
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• SEN experience or training
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• Paediatric First Aid
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• Food Hygiene certification
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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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• A professional and adaptable approach
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• A positive, fun, and energetic personality
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Training can be provided where needed.

In return, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive and supportive package, including:

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• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
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• Christmas closure period
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• Enhanced sickness and family-friendly pay schemes
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• Pension scheme
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• Life assurance
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• 24/7 confidential employee support helpline
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• Cycle to Work scheme and savings options
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• Health and dental cash plans
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• Staff discounts across a range of on-site services
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your contribution will truly make an impact on young learners’ lives.

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.

"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. 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."