Early Years Worker
Early Years Worker
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07-06-2025
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Job Description
2-3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Early Years Worker (Scale 3) to support the learning development health and wellbeing of young children through high-quality play-based early years provision.
Working as part of a nursery or children s centre team the postholder will contribute to planning and delivering activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) ensuring a stimulating safe and inclusive environment for children and families.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Assist in planning delivering and evaluating play-based learning activities in accordance with the EYFS.
Create and maintain a stimulating and inclusive indoor and outdoor learning environment.
Observe and record childrens development identifying areas for additional support and sharing observations with key carers.
Provide personal care to children including feeding toileting nappy changing and ensuring high standards of hygiene.
Support children s emotional wellbeing and development through sensitive and nurturing interaction.
Demonstrate strong safeguarding knowledge and promptly report any concerns to the Nursery Manager.
Promote partnership working by developing positive relationships with parents carers and wider professionals.
Prepare healthy snacks and assist with mealtime routines.
Provide paediatric first aid and comfort to children when needed.
Maintain a safe and clean environment assisting with laundry and general cleaning duties.
Work collaboratively within the team and support students or volunteers as needed.
Contribute ideas to improve service delivery and demonstrate awareness of cost-effectiveness in practice.
Skills/Experience:
Experience working with children under five including those under three.
Knowledge of early childhood development and the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Ability to plan and deliver appropriate play and learning activities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with children families and professionals.
Basic ICT skills and willingness to learn new systems.
Sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Ability to maintain accurate observations and records of children s development.
Commitment to equality diversity and inclusive practice.
A can do attitude with flexibility and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Additional Information:
Level 2 or above qualification in Early Years and Childcare (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 CACHE Diploma NNEB or equivalent).
Enhanced DBS clearance is required.
Experience working with children under five, including those under three. Knowledge of early childhood development and the Early Years Foundation Stage. Ability to plan and deliver appropriate play and learning activities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families, and professionals. Basic ICT skills and willingness to learn new systems. Sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. Ability to maintain accurate observations and records of children s development. Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice. A can do attitude with flexibility and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Education
Level 2 or above qualification in Early Years and Childcare (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3, CACHE Diploma, NNEB or equivalent).
Employment Type
Full Time
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