Children 39;s centre early years practitioner

Job Title: Children #39;s Centre Early Years Practitioner Location: Redbridge Council Salary / Pay Rate: GBP16 P/H (Umbrella) Job Type: Temporary 1 Part time 21.75 hours per week 1 Full time 36 Hours per week The Role We are currently seeking a Children #39;s Centre Early Years Practitioner to Contribute to Children #39;s Centre core offer by achieving Development Matters outcomes and objectives aligned with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, and Redbridge Council #39;s strategies and action plans relevant to Early Years. Work collaboratively with the Children #39;s Centres and Early Years Play and Development (EYPaD) Centre Teams to deliver high-quality services and improve outcomes for children and families. Facilitate groups for families with children under 5 years based on Development Matters and EYFS framework. Identify families who may require additional support, provide information about local services and / or sign-post or refer to Children #39;s Centres. Offer parents advice and guidance to optimise their visit and promote home learning in line with Children #39;s Centres core offer. The Candidate A qualification in childcare at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field to the post. Experience of direct work with children aged 0 to 4 years of age and their families A sound working knowledge of the Children Act, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Guidance and Development Matters. A sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and child protection procedures. A sound knowledge of child development and children #39;s emotional needs. Experience of working as part of a team, freely offering support and proactively working with colleagues, and managers to achieve shared goals. Experience of using IT. How to apply Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or email your CV to me directly; spollitt or call me on; (phone number removed)