Level 3 Early Years Practitioner (Outdoor setting)

We are a small unique forest school set in a private woodland deep in the heart of Farley Mount. My Little Explorers started in 2012 and is a secure natural space where children can develop their imagination, take risks and build on social skills. With the support of Early Years and Forest School practitioners children learn in a natural environment and have the freedom and space to be themselves – to run and hide, climb and build dens, tell stories and cook on the campfire. Every day is different as our Outdoor settings change from season to season creating new learning opportunities.
What we are looking for:
Due to high demand, we are expanding and we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our forest school setting, someone who is passionate about the outdoors and can see the benefits it offers children.
Key responsibilities:
- Promote high standards of quality within the setting concerning the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.
- Ensure that practice and provision in the setting meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Forest School ethos.
- Ensure that children are kept safe, understand and, when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures.
- Promote and facilitate partnerships with parents/carers and other family members.
- Support the development of good practices concerning special needs and inclusion.
- Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
Personal attributes:
-Minimum Level 3 childcare qualification and relevant experience in a childcare setting.
- An understanding of the developmental needs of children and be able to help them progress in their learning in a natural environment.
- Good knowledge of health and safety and willingness to learn.
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding good practice.
- Enthusiastic, creative and have a passion for working with children.
- Able to communicate well with parents as well as children.
- Able to embrace the weather and not worry about getting dirty!
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. This job description may be reviewed in the future.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We aim to be an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion or belief.
We are open term time only and amongst other benefits we also offer:
A competitive salary
Generous holiday scheme
Discounted childcare for parents
Ongoing professional development and training
Pension scheme
Uniform provided
Summer and Christmas staff celebrations
Part-time role working 08:30 - 16:00, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Please get in touch if you think you can be part of our amazing team.