Enhanced Early Years Practitioner (UCSP)

University of Plymouth
September 29, 2024
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Job details

Job reference

B0415

Date posted

16/09/2024

Application closing date

29/09/2024

Location

Plymouth

Salary

£12.44 per hour (£23,997 per annum - salary displayed for 37 hours per week) – UCSP Band A6

Contract Type

Permanent, Full-time

Contractual hours

40

Job category/type

Professional/Support Services
Enhanced Early Years Practitioner (UCSP)

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, on a full time basis we would welcome an application from you.

As the Enhanced Practitioner you will support the team leader to lead, coach and motivate the staff team, working with them to ensure a consistent high- quality service is provided to all children and families.

Central to roles within Freshlings Nursery is, providing a safe, healthy, caring, inclusive and stimulating environment, where children are respected and supported as individuals and encouraged to learn through play and exploration.

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:

  • Supports the delivery and continuous development of an effective and flexible early year's provision.
  • Ensures high standards of childcare are implemented throughout the nursery.
  • Organises and supervises the day-to-day workflow of the team to ensure agreed targets and standards are consistently met in the absence of a Team leader.
  • Develops, motivates, and coaches the team to deliver their best providing feedback on performance to enable continuous development.
  • Responds to the needs of children/parents/carers and liaise with outside agencies as appropriate.
  • Supports in multiagency meetings, contributing knowledge and expertise.
  • Maintains a flexible approach to the work of the setting in response to the needs of the children, families and staff. Understands that change may take place and take remedial action.
  • To be responsible at all times for high standards of care and education of children between 0-5 years of age in accordance with statutory guidance and to be striving for best practice.
  • Has a detailed knowledge of the EYFS and curriculum, supporting others in the development of their knowledge and implementing this into practice.
  • To ensure the EYFS and setting curriculum is followed effectively, leading by example, to enable children to make progress and reach their full potential.
  • Plans and priorities own workload and planning of activities within the team.
  • Demonstrates creativity and initiative to resolve less straightforward and unpredictable problems that arise.
  • Handles pastoral care issues with sensitivity as presented by children/parents/carers/stakeholders.
  • Maintains accurate and effective children's records including learning journeys and ensuring that observations are carried out to a high standard.
  • Able to write IEPs and supports with SEND needs independently. Contacts the nursery SENDCO for support when needed.
  • Liaises with others internally and externally to the team to pass on information or facts necessary to complete work activities.
  • Responds to requests from service users and provides assistance and advice to team members and service users with sensitivity and tact.
  • Ensures and supports effective implementation of Key Person procedures.
  • Assists and supports less experienced team members.
  • Moderate physical or sensory effort (lifting, carrying, and concentration) may be required for significant periods of time.
  • Assists in maintaining the nursery building, resources and equipment to a high standard.
  • Records information and data on databases and other systems and / or carry out the basic investigation of facts.
  • Follows standard H&S guidelines and reports issues as necessary.
  • Has a strong knowledge of safeguarding and is able to support other staff with their knowledge.
  • To maintain a positive, friendly working environment.
  • 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.

    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.

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