Job details
Job reference
B0631
Date posted
11/02/2025
Application closing date
06/03/2025
Location
Plymouth
Salary
£12.25 per hour (£23,630 per annum - salary displayed for 37 hours per week) – UCSP Band A4
Contract Type
Fixed-term, Full-time
Contractual hours
40
Job category/type
Professional/Support Services
Attachments
CS0202 Job Description.pdf
Early Years Practitioner (UCSPL)
Description
Early Years Practitioners (0-2 years), (2-3 years) and (3-4 years)
available
Description:
If you are a Level three qualified Early Years Educator (or equivalent) who
is looking to join a caring, supportive, and friendly team of Practitioners in
the Heart of the University of Plymouth's campus, we would welcome an
application from you.
Adopting a child-centred approach means that we keep each individual child in
focus when making decisions about their lives and working in partnership with
them and their families. We have a shared ethos which recognises that
safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and that this duty extends beyond
the setting, to the child's home life and elsewhere.
Key Accountabilities:
Assists in the delivery of an effective and flexible service, contributing
to front line service as appropriate.
Makes collaborative decisions with team members about immediate work
priorities
Observe, assess and plan for children to meet their individual needs,
supporting their learning and development in the seven areas of the
EYFS/current curriculum requirements, with a balance of child initiated
and adult led activities.
To be a play partner to children, engaging in sustained shared thinking.
Undertakes the role of Key Person, producing Learning Journeys for
individuals in partnership with parents, children, carers, and colleagues.
Meets the care and welfare needs of children to a high standard.
Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other
professionals/outside agencies to meet the individual needs of each child.
Follows Statutory Framework for Early Years.
Prioritises designated activities and supports team members to achieve
agreed targets and objectives
Responds to the needs of the customers/partners and escalates service
issues and queries to more experienced team members if necessary.
Solves problems that are commonly occurring and resolved by standard and
known procedures and interventions.
Follows standard H&S guidelines and report issues to senior team members
or escalate as necessary.
Adheres to safeguarding guidelines - reporting issues to appropriate team
members.
Handles pastoral care issues with sensitivity as presented by
children/parents/carers/stakeholders.
Respects confidentiality at all times.
Moderate physical effort may be required for specific periods in the role
Delivers a professional and high quality customer service.
Ensures all activities are undertaken according to Freshlings policies,
procedures and working practices as well as the University and UCSP safety
policies.
Acts in a way that demonstrates the University's and UCSP commitment to
Equality and Diversity for staff, students and partners.
In return you will receive:
Continual professional development offered in partnership with the Early
Years Education Team within the University of Plymouth.
Career Progression Opportunities increased annual leave and sickness
benefits with length of service.
Access to our Aviva pension scheme with 5% employer contributions.
https: // library.aviva.com/aengs108d.pdf.
Freshlings Nursery is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare
of children. All positions are subject to individuals securing enhanced
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week and is fixed-term to
cover a period of maternity leave which is anticipated to be until 31st March
2026.
Please call us on 01752 588550 or email us at [email protected]
if you have any questions about the role or need help completing the
application form. We can't wait to hear from you.
You will be employed by University Commercial Services Plymouth Ltd and
subject to UCSP terms and conditions of employment. University Commercial
Services Plymouth Ltd.'s (UCSPL) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of
University of Plymouth. UCSP's are committed to delivering a superior service
in a sustainable way, whilst enriching the experience of our students, staff
and wider community at the University of Plymouth through our Early Years
Education and Care, Retail Catering, Hospitality and Events.
Further details and to apply
