Hylton Red House Nursery School - Assistant Early Years Practitioner
| Posting date: | 09 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24,309 - £24,404 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 June 2025 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 280219 |
Summary
HYLTON RED HOUSE NURSERY SCHOOL
ROTHERHAM RD
SUNDERLAND
SR5 5QL
TEL 0191 5488000
EMAIL hrh.nursery@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
HEADTEACHER Catherine Barnett
andnbsp;
Job Title: Assistant Early Years Practitioner
Grade 1, LD3, SCP 3-4
Contract Type; Term Time Only, Permanent
Working hours: Monday to Friday, Full or Part time considered either Full Time 37 hours per week or Part Time afternoons (hours negotiable)
andnbsp;
Starting date: 1st September 2025 OR SOONER
andnbsp;
The Governors and Head Teacher of Hylton Red House Nursery School are seeking to appoint an Assistant Early Years Practitioner, who is passionate and committed to early years.
andnbsp;
Hylton Red House Nursery School has been part of our community for 50 years. We are a maintained nursery school, consistently graded as outstanding and highly valued by our local community. We are very proud of our high quality, inclusive and nurturing environment where children aged birth to five are inspired, motivated and engaged in their learning indoors and out. We provide a caring, nurturing community for all children and their families, promoting a love of learning through a rich and varied curriculum.
andnbsp;
If you enjoy working with young children; are passionate about inclusion and equal opportunity for all and you can rise to the challenge of promoting the very best early yearsandrsquo; experience for all children, then please apply. The post holder will work across the age phases, demonstrating a sound understanding of EYFS practice from Birth to 5.
The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The post holder will understand and demonstrate their responsibility to safeguarding children.
The post holder will be required to work within daily patterns that potentially include lunchtime supervision, early starts and late finishes andndash; working patterns to be discussed at interview.
andnbsp;
A minimum relevant (DfE validated) Early Years Level 2 or higher qualification is required, together with relevant experience of working with young children (Birth to 5). Staff holding an Early Years Educator qualification achieved after 2014 must also have achieved a suitable level 2 qualification in English. Knowledge of the Revised EYFS and KCSIE is essential.
andnbsp;
The successful applicant will:
Demonstrate a sound understanding of EYFS practice and know how to use this to motivate and enthuse learners.
Hold Level 2 or higher in a full and relevant Early Years qualification https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-years-qualifications-finder
Understand how the role contributes to developing strong positive working relationships with the key worker and other professionals.
Understand the importance of supporting children and developing strong positive relationships with parents/carers.
Understand the importance of promoting a high sense of wellbeing for all.
Understand how to promote and safeguard the welfare of children.
Be able to work enthusiastically as part of a team to contribute to the overall aims of the nursery.andnbsp;
Benefits of working at Hylton Red House Nursery School include:
Local Government Pension Scheme as employees of Sunderland City Council
Comprehensive leave entitlement, sickness and maternity / paternity support and career break opportunities
High quality training offer andndash; including a minimum of 5 full days paid CPD and personalised training opportunities (for example, Makaton, leadership training, apprenticeships andlsquo;on the jobandrsquo;)
Access to high quality education subscriptions
Opportunities to support children across different ages and stages of development to develop your own skills and confidence
Opportunities to work overtime
Occupational Health service, Flu Jabs, health promotion events and activities
My Club Nissan Schemeandnbsp; -andnbsp; 20% off a brand new Nissan
Everyone Active - Employees and their partners will be entitled to a reduced price membership to Everyone Active gyms as well as a one free taster day available per employee
Blue Light discounts and rewardsandnbsp;
Please note, applicants will not be considered for shortlisting if:
they do not hold a andlsquo;full and relevantandrsquo; Early Years qualificationApplicants will not be considered for interview if:
references are not provided on our safer recruitment templateandnbsp;
Closing Date: Monday 2nd June 2025 (12.00pm noon)
Shortlisting: Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Interviews: Week beginning 9th June 2025
andnbsp;
Application forms and further details are available by e-mailing hrh.nursery@schools.sunderland.gov.uk, or by sending a large stamped addressed envelope (affixing 2 large First Class stamps) to the Headteacher.
andnbsp;
Please return all documents, including completed application forms (all parts) to hrh.nursery@schools.sunderland.gov.uk or returned to the nursery via post by the deadline.
andnbsp;
Visits to the school can be arranged after school hours in the week beginning 19th May 2025. Please email hrh.nursery@schools.sunderland.gov.uk to arrange.
andnbsp;
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to an enhanced criminal records and barred list check from the Disclosure and Barring Service,
Hylton Red House Nursery School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Safeguarding Children Partnership Procedures
andnbsp;
Please note that the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the andldquo;disqualificationandrdquo; declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment can not be progressed without this declaration.
andnbsp;
The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.andnbsp; As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates.
andnbsp;
The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure, receipt of satisfactory supporting references; evidence of essential qualifications; a pre-employment Health Check and evidence of the Right to Work in the UK
andnbsp;
ROTHERHAM RD
SUNDERLAND
SR5 5QL
TEL 0191 5488000
EMAIL hrh.nursery@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
HEADTEACHER Catherine Barnett
andnbsp;
Job Title: Assistant Early Years Practitioner
Grade 1, LD3, SCP 3-4
Contract Type; Term Time Only, Permanent
Working hours: Monday to Friday, Full or Part time considered either Full Time 37 hours per week or Part Time afternoons (hours negotiable)
andnbsp;
Starting date: 1st September 2025 OR SOONER
andnbsp;
The Governors and Head Teacher of Hylton Red House Nursery School are seeking to appoint an Assistant Early Years Practitioner, who is passionate and committed to early years.
andnbsp;
Hylton Red House Nursery School has been part of our community for 50 years. We are a maintained nursery school, consistently graded as outstanding and highly valued by our local community. We are very proud of our high quality, inclusive and nurturing environment where children aged birth to five are inspired, motivated and engaged in their learning indoors and out. We provide a caring, nurturing community for all children and their families, promoting a love of learning through a rich and varied curriculum.
andnbsp;
If you enjoy working with young children; are passionate about inclusion and equal opportunity for all and you can rise to the challenge of promoting the very best early yearsandrsquo; experience for all children, then please apply. The post holder will work across the age phases, demonstrating a sound understanding of EYFS practice from Birth to 5.
The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The post holder will understand and demonstrate their responsibility to safeguarding children.
The post holder will be required to work within daily patterns that potentially include lunchtime supervision, early starts and late finishes andndash; working patterns to be discussed at interview.
andnbsp;
A minimum relevant (DfE validated) Early Years Level 2 or higher qualification is required, together with relevant experience of working with young children (Birth to 5). Staff holding an Early Years Educator qualification achieved after 2014 must also have achieved a suitable level 2 qualification in English. Knowledge of the Revised EYFS and KCSIE is essential.
andnbsp;
The successful applicant will:
Demonstrate a sound understanding of EYFS practice and know how to use this to motivate and enthuse learners.
Hold Level 2 or higher in a full and relevant Early Years qualification https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-years-qualifications-finder
Understand how the role contributes to developing strong positive working relationships with the key worker and other professionals.
Understand the importance of supporting children and developing strong positive relationships with parents/carers.
Understand the importance of promoting a high sense of wellbeing for all.
Understand how to promote and safeguard the welfare of children.
Be able to work enthusiastically as part of a team to contribute to the overall aims of the nursery.andnbsp;
Benefits of working at Hylton Red House Nursery School include:
Local Government Pension Scheme as employees of Sunderland City Council
Comprehensive leave entitlement, sickness and maternity / paternity support and career break opportunities
High quality training offer andndash; including a minimum of 5 full days paid CPD and personalised training opportunities (for example, Makaton, leadership training, apprenticeships andlsquo;on the jobandrsquo;)
Access to high quality education subscriptions
Opportunities to support children across different ages and stages of development to develop your own skills and confidence
Opportunities to work overtime
Occupational Health service, Flu Jabs, health promotion events and activities
My Club Nissan Schemeandnbsp; -andnbsp; 20% off a brand new Nissan
Everyone Active - Employees and their partners will be entitled to a reduced price membership to Everyone Active gyms as well as a one free taster day available per employee
Blue Light discounts and rewardsandnbsp;
Please note, applicants will not be considered for shortlisting if:
they do not hold a andlsquo;full and relevantandrsquo; Early Years qualificationApplicants will not be considered for interview if:
references are not provided on our safer recruitment templateandnbsp;
Closing Date: Monday 2nd June 2025 (12.00pm noon)
Shortlisting: Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Interviews: Week beginning 9th June 2025
andnbsp;
Application forms and further details are available by e-mailing hrh.nursery@schools.sunderland.gov.uk, or by sending a large stamped addressed envelope (affixing 2 large First Class stamps) to the Headteacher.
andnbsp;
Please return all documents, including completed application forms (all parts) to hrh.nursery@schools.sunderland.gov.uk or returned to the nursery via post by the deadline.
andnbsp;
Visits to the school can be arranged after school hours in the week beginning 19th May 2025. Please email hrh.nursery@schools.sunderland.gov.uk to arrange.
andnbsp;
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to an enhanced criminal records and barred list check from the Disclosure and Barring Service,
Hylton Red House Nursery School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Safeguarding Children Partnership Procedures
andnbsp;
Please note that the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the andldquo;disqualificationandrdquo; declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment can not be progressed without this declaration.
andnbsp;
The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.andnbsp; As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates.
andnbsp;
The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure, receipt of satisfactory supporting references; evidence of essential qualifications; a pre-employment Health Check and evidence of the Right to Work in the UK
andnbsp;
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