Early Years Practitioner
HOWGILL FAMILY CENTRE
Howgill
Full-time
PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER REQUIREMENT ESSENTIAL/ DESIRABLE 1. Knowledge/Qualifications Knowledge and understanding of the development and learning needs of all young children The current government guidance for early years An NVQ III in Child Care or Equivalent IT skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 2. Experience Essential Essential Essential Desirable Essential Essential Experience of working in an Early Years setting Desirable Positive experience of team work in an early year’s organisation. Desirable Self-motivated and confident Essential 3. Skills Ability to listen to and communicate effectively with children, young people and adults. Essential Ability to communicate effectively with service users and other stakeholders. Essential Ability to work as part of a team in a demanding environment Essential Committed to child centred practice and working with parents Essential 4. Circumstances/Health Staff will have to abide by Howgill’s Smoking Policy which does not permit smoking at work. Essential Full clean driving licence/own car or access to an operator of a car with a full clean driving licence. Desirable Flexible working pattern 5. Managing diversity Essential Candidates must be able to recognise the unique potential that individuals from differing backgrounds, experiences and perspectives bring in line with Howgill’s Equal Opportunities Policy. Essential 6. Howgill Ethos and Values Candidates must be able to respect Howgill’s ethos and work in accordance with Howgill’s values Essential