Early Years Practitioner Job Salary: £24,915 - £26,485 / SP12 - SP16 (pro rata, actual salary) Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only Hours: 34 hours per week/45.8 weeks To start: September 2024 or Subject to notice period Location: Whitefield School, Macdonald Road, Walthamstow, E17 4AZ, London We are looking for dynamic, compassionate and driven individuals who share our values to: Promote and respect pupil voice and advocate on behalf of our pupils so they each receive the learning experience, support and opportunities that are right for them; Adopt a child-centred proactive mindset, follow our trauma-informed approach and demonstrate understanding and empathy for our pupils; Uphold the very highest standards of safeguarding to ensure our pupils' wellbeing is promoted and protected at all times; Work closely with parents and carers and external professionals so that our pupils receive holistic care and support; Work as part of a team by offering colleagues mutual support and understanding and working together in the best interests of our pupils; Strive to continuously improve their own practice and work collaboratively with others to create and implement new innovative approaches across the school. Above all, we are looking for candidates who are prepared to go the extra mile to enable our pupils to flourish and make the progress that is right for them. About Whitefield School Whitefield School educates children and young people aged 3-19 years old with a broad range of abilities and special needs. We are a very large special school with over 370 pupils across six different departments. We are situated in Waltham Forest and welcome pupils from across London and surrounding counties. Whitefield School provides targeted teaching and learning opportunities for all our pupils who have a wide range of support needs. Why join Flourish Learning Trust? Just as we seek to give our pupils a fantastic school experience, we want every member of our team to find being part of Flourish Learning Trust a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Whatever their role, we are committed to supporting each team member and giving them every opportunity to progress their careers across our schools and services. It's not always an easy job, but it offers huge job satisfaction. You'll be part of a supportive team and we'll teach you how. The Trust is noted for its staff training and professional development. There are opportunities to progress in your career through our internal progression scheme. How To Apply? To apply, please request an application form from Ellie or Francisca or call them on (phone number removed) for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our Trust (not through an agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments. Closing date: Wednesday, 12th June 2024 Interview date: Wednesday, 19th June 2024Visits are strongly recommended. To arrange this and meet with Kayleigh Hardy, Vice Principal of Peter Turner Primary School please contact us. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)