Early Years Practitioner - Pre-School

Job summary

We are currently recruiting for a Level 2 or 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to work in our Pre-School room at our Coombe Dingle setting. Preparing for school is our goal with our three to five-year-olds. Here the routine is slightly more structured, with an emphasis on building resilient, happy children as they prepare for a positive transition to school. As a Pre-School practitioner you get to really know your key children, following their interests, likes and dislikes and learning through play! 

We are a beautiful large setting, easily accessible by public transport or car, and we have been operating as a company for over 11 years. We continually strive to do things better. We want to add to our already lovely team as our numbers are growing!

What we offer you as a practitioner:

• a child centric approach, we love the children to have as much fun and possible and to learn in the best environments
• a quality and professional environment. We are rated Outstanding with Ofsted and we help our Practitioners train and learn to this standard
• lovely people who work for Red Bus who are very team focused and work together
• a management team who listen and support and who importantly value the work our staff do in these important roles
• amazing environment for you and the children ! Fully resourced, continually changing, very much fun!
• significant learning and development opportunities for you to train and achieve your goals;
• a growing company with many career opportunities
• ·full time work on a 4.5 day week to give you a half day off, part-time hours also available 
• uniform
• easy parking
• company & staff events
• pension
• discounted childcare
• company sick pay 

We also pay an extra £1,000 per annum if you hold any of the following: SEND Level 3, Forest School approved qualification, or any relevant Early Years qualification above Level 3.

Fancy gaining more qualifications with us? We're here to help and support you.

Important Information

Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment.