Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Outreach Practitioner

Edith Kerrison Nursery School and Children’s Centre

Sophia Road

E16 3PB

Tel 0207 476 1735

Scale 5, point 22 -25, 36 hours, 52 weeks (£22,284-24,267) 

We are looking for a practitioner who:

Has the initiative and creative drive to plan, lead and evaluate EYFS stay and play sessions that impact positively on young children’s outcomes (previous experience of working in early years setting would be really helpful; Level 3 in Early Years and Childcare is essential).

Has excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence to build relationships with all families attending play and stay sessions in a range of venues across Custom House and Canning Town.

Understands the children’s centre agenda and can use their own initiative to support or signpost parents around a range of issues, including children’s learning, well-being, health and return to work.

Has the confidence to help parents build networks with each other, so that the community is stronger.

Is organised and can keep clear, methodical records with families’ next steps in mind.  

Be willing to work positively in a multiagency environment to help parents keep their children safe, healthy and happy.

Balance being a team player with leading on an aspect of Children’s Centre work.

Edith Kerrison leads on the work with families for the Best Start in Life offer for Custom House and Canning Town.

Closing date 8^th Feb 2017 

Interviews  20^th  February 2017

Further information about Edith Kerrison is available on our website.