Early Years Practitioner

About the role

Fulham Pre-Prep, a prestigious preparatory school offering early years education for children aged 2 to 7, is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and proactive Early Years Practitioner. The role works closely with class teachers to create a safe, engaging and positive learning environment that promotes curiosity, independence and wellbeing, under the direction of the Head and in support of the teaching team.

Key responsibilities

• Model excellent practice in line with the Early Years Inspection Handbook and stay up to date with current Early Years initiatives and legislation
• Support children's learning with high expectations, drawing on a secure understanding of child development and relevant subject knowledge
• Gather assessment information on what children already know and share it with parents and other professionals
• Use assessments to plan teaching and learning strategies, including identifying children who need additional support
• Support children and help parents understand how their children can progress
• Build strong working relationships with parents
• Be a reflective practitioner, using evaluative tools to monitor and improve practice
• Write accurate reports and document children's developmental progress using the Early Years Outcomes document

Required profile

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education
• Strong experience working with young children, particularly 2- to 5-year-olds
• Experience working with children and families and identifying support for their learning
• Experience working as part of a team and teaching planned learning experiences
• Good knowledge of the EYFS, the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and relevant legislation
• Good observational and assessment skills, with experience keeping accurate learning records
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and colleagues