Early Years Practitioner Job Specification (Horsham Area): Role - Early Years Practitioner Location - Horsham (Good transport links and free parking available) Contract - Full-Time (5 days a week) or Part-Time considered Hours - 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Full-time) Operational Hours - Term-time only (38 weeks/year), open 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Key Requirements * Qualification: Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (Essential), with a full and relevant qualification to be counted in staff ratios. * Experience: 1 year experience in Nursery or Childcare with under 5s (Preferred). * Knowledge: Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the Birth to Five curriculum (Essential). Core Duties & Responsibilities * Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 1-5 years within a small, friendly team. * Work five full days a week (or agreed part-time hours). * Adhere to all playgroup policies and procedures. * Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team and independently. Compensation & Benefits Salary - £21,000 per annum (dependent on age and qualification) Pension - Company pension scheme available Development - Free training courses available (including Child Protection, Food Hygiene, and First Aid) Perks - Casual dress, free parking, employee discount/store discount, health & wellbeing programme, and complimentary tea/coffee. Screening - Subject to an enhanced DBS check