Early Years Practitioners (variable hours, as and when required) - Fix

Northern College has been graded outstanding in all areas by Ofsted and we are looking for staff to join the college who can contribute to our continued success. Northern College offers a wide range of adult learning provision including; literacy, numeracy and return to study courses, enrichment activities, an Access to Higher Education Diploma, Higher Education courses and a varied programme of Trade Union Studies. Set in beautiful parklands and with excellent facilities, Northern College for Residential Adult Education has a powerful reputation for the quality of its services.

We are seeking to appoint Early Years Practitioners to join the existing team in our Children's Centre, supporting children from 6 months to 11 years and 11 months. You will facilitate children's learning through offering child centred support, stimulation and interaction. You will work as part of a team to ensure the safeguarding of all children and ensure all children have a creative, appropriate play whilst maintaining a safe environment. You will need to have an appropriate qualification in Early Years Care (at a minimum of Level 2) and a good knowledge of education and the principles of the early year's foundation stage curriculum. You will be enthusiastic, flexible and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

The Children's Centre is open 7 days a week and there may be hours available during the week but we have a particular need for staff to work the following hours are Friday 17.30- 20.30 hrs, Saturday 09.00 - 17.45 hrs and Sunday 09.00 to 13.00 hrs.

The benefits of working for the college include access to the South Yorkshire Pension Scheme, free on-site parking, family-friendly policies and opportunities for training and development. To find out more information about the college, view the job description and person specification and to download an application form please visit the jobs page at . For any queries about this vacancy please contact the HR department on .

Application forms must be submitted by 19/02/19

Interviews will be held on 26/02/19

Northern College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer, applications are particularly welcome from disabled, black and minority ethnic groups as they are currently underrepresented within our staff group. Northern College promotes the welfare of all students and is fully committed to safeguarding and to fulfilling its obligations under the Prevent duty. The college expects all staff to share these commitments.

Please note that this post is regulated activity. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to complete a Disqualification Declaration Form as part of the recruitment process.

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