Early Years Practitioner – closing date 12 February 2022

The Weller Centre is a thriving local community centre in North Reading and we need someone to lead the provision of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and activities.

You will ensure the safeguarding of the children, work with SEN and promote a diverse and welcoming setting. You will demonstrate a working knowledge of EYFS and evidence of implementing good quality learning opportunities.

You will work closely with key partners and stakeholders, including contractors, suppliers, funders, statutory bodies and voluntary sector agencies.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisation skills and good communication skills as the postholder will be interacting with a wide cross section of people. Empathy and understanding of children under 5 years of age is essential.

You must be able to manage your own workload, be a team player, keep calm under pressure, be customer focused and be able to deliver on all commitments to Centre users.

You will need Level 2 or above in Childcare Learning and Development, Paediatric First Aid and experience of safeguarding.

Organisation
Address Line 1
The Weller Centre
Address line 2
Amersham Road
Town
Reading
Postcode
RG4 5NA
Is this location wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Contract type
Part time
Location
Greater Reading
Salary
£12 per hour
Contact
Alison Tinsley, Senior HR Advisor
Main contact telephone
0118 907 9742
Reference number for post
WC EYP 2022
How to apply

If you are interested, please send a copy of your CV and covering letter detailing what you can offer the Weller Centre to alison.tinsley@hrdept.co.uk . The HR Dept is dealing with this vacancy on behalf of the Earley Charity and The Weller Centre.

Open for applications from
18 January 2022
Closing date for applications
12 February 2022
Scheduled interview date
23 February 2022
Will my application be acknowledged?
We regret that we will only be able to acknowledge applications from shortlisted candidates