Early Years Educator

Experience and knowledge

• Experience working with children aged 2–5
• Experience planning, delivering, observing, assessing and tracking children’s development
• Experience working with parents and families
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development
• Understanding of inclusion, safeguarding and responsive care

Skills and abilities

• Ability to support and develop children’s learning across all areas of the EYFS
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with children, parents and colleagues
• Ability to plan, assess and create a safe, engaging and stimulating environment
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills

Desirable experience and skills

• Experience working in a nursery school or school-based setting
• Knowledge of early identification of SEND
• Training in SEN, inclusion or trauma-informed practice
• Ability to contribute to whole-setting development

Personal qualities

• Warm, nurturing and responsive approach to children
• High expectations of practice and professionalism
• Reliable, well-organised and able to work collaboratively
• Reflective and committed to continuous improvement
• Resilient, adaptable and proactive
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and families