Job Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner Location: Barnsley (S72 area) Salary: £18.35 per hour Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:15am 4:15pm Contract: Temporary Overview We are seeking dedicated and experienced Senior Early Years Practitioners to lead the day-to-day management of our early years provision.

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This role is key to creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environment while ensuring high standards of practice, compliance, and care.

Key Responsibilities Lead the daily practice within the day care room(s), modelling and promoting high-quality childcare and professionalism, while supporting staff development Oversee the planning and delivery of engaging play and educational activities based on childrens interests, supporting individual learning and development Observe and assess children regularly to ensure their progress and wellbeing Supervise children during play (indoor and outdoor) and mealtimes, providing personal care while encouraging independence Support the delivery of inclusive services for children and families, respecting diverse cultural backgrounds and individual needs Assist in supervising and supporting a team, providing guidance on workloads, training, motivation, and welfare Ensure the environment is clean, safe, and well-maintained, identifying and addressing risks and hazards Implement an effective key person system, building strong partnerships with parents/carers and external agencies Provide advice and support to families, including handling safeguarding concerns in line with policies and procedures Maintain accurate records and documentation Contribute to self-evaluation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of services Work collaboratively xehkeey with internal teams and external professionals to ensure effective service delivery Uphold all health and safety, safeguarding, equal opportunities, and data protection requirements Requirements Level 3 qualification in a relevant Early Years/Childcare discipline Enhanced DBS (children) on the Update Service Proven experience in an early years setting, ideally in a leadership or senior role Strong knowledge of safeguarding, EYFS framework, and childcare legislation Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills