Job Description
We are looking for committed EYFS Practitioners/Educators in Sunderland and surrounding areas to complement our team of educators. Do you want to contribute to creating ripples of positive change in the world of education? At Ripple Education, we are an Education Supply Agency providing high-quality supply teachers and support staff to the schools we serve in the North East. Are you passionate about Early Years Education? Do you have the ability to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe? Do you know how to promote teaching and learning to help children thrive and to give them a broad range of knowledge and skills that provide a foundation for good future progress through school and life? If you answered yes, then Ripple Education could be the community of educators for you. With Ripple Education, you'll have opportunities to develop your skills as an educator and receive bespoke support and training, whilst becoming a valued and respected member of the Ripple community. Our Senior Leadership Team consists of friendly, experienced teachers who are passionate about education. With children, schools, and teachers at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to provide schools with the reassurance that our team of educators will make positive contributions to children’s achievements and to a school’s success. We encourage you to learn more about our ethos on our website, www.rippleeducation.co.uk If Ripple Education's ethos resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application. Person Specification Minimum Essential Requirements Right to work in the UK Minimum of 2 references Enhanced DBS clearance Experience/Qualifications Hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion of staffing ratios. Duties and Responsibilities To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children Support the school staff to facilitate the active participation of children in the academic and social activities of a school Contribute to raising standards of achievement for all pupils. To implement the daily routine When directed, plan and implement age-appropriate activities, in conjunction with other staff Assisting children in personal/intimate care Regularly evaluate children’s development and keep records as appropriate, as directed by the teacher Liaise with parents/carers of children, only when directed by a school’s class teacher Uphold the Ripple Education ethos and all safeguarding requirements, including ensuring that children are supervised at all times. To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children at each stage of development Work Related Circumstances Ability to work flexibly Participate in training A commitment to ensuring a safe environment for children, a thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures Ripple Education Benefits Staff social events Employee mentoring programme Financial planning services Flexitime Pension Holiday Pay How To Apply Option 1: Send us your CV for review. Once our team has reviewed your CV, we will send you an application form to complete and return. Option 2: Send us an Application Form directly. Follow this link https://www.rippleeducation.co.uk/applicationform press the ‘Application Form' to fill out and send us an application form directly. As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, we require an application form prior to interview. Ripple Education is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Any candidates seeking work with Ripple Education must fully engage with and pass our rigorous and robust safer recruitment process and compliance procedures before we can consider them for any placement or assignment with our schools. Please read the Ripple Education Quality Assurance & Safeguarding Policy on our website to understand our commitment to comply with the highest standards at each stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect our staff to share this commitment. Together, we can create ripples of knowledge, inspiration, and success.