Care First Recruitment Ltd are currently recruiting for Early Years Practitioner (0–7 Years)
Location: Haringey
Hours: Shift pattern between 8:00am – 6:00pm
Contract: Full-time
PAYE: £15.57
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our multi-disciplinary team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality integrated day care and early education for children from birth to 7 years, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver a high-quality early years curriculum that supports children’s individual needs, interests, and development.
- Contribute to daily, weekly, and termly planning, ensuring accurate and effective record keeping.
- Promote children’s learning and development in a safe, secure, and stimulating environment.
- Observe, assess, and record children’s progress, maintaining high-quality developmental records.
- Support colleagues in their roles as key workers and help ensure smooth transitions from home to setting and from setting to school.
- Manage children’s behaviour positively in line with policies, including implementing targeted interventions where required.
- Provide personal care, including washing, toileting, feeding, dressing, and administering medication when necessary.
- Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures, reporting any concerns appropriately.
- Assist in organising outings that support children’s learning, development, and enjoyment.
- Support children in developing independence and self-help skills, including personal hygiene.
- Assist with mobility needs, including lifting and transferring where required.
- Provide first aid support and respond to emergencies, including liaising with medical professionals when necessary.
What We’re Looking For
- A caring, patient, and proactive approach to supporting young children.
- Level 3 or above qualification in child care
- Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Commitment to inclusive and anti-discriminatory practice.
- Willingness to undertake training, including first aid and basic medical procedures.
- Flexibility to work shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm.
You must have an Enhanced DBS certificate for this role. If yours is not registered in the update service, or if it has expired, you can obtain one through our agency at the point of Registration