Bank Early Years Educator

Royal Devon And Exeter Nhs Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Car lease schemes

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a bank Early Years Practitioner to support our First Steps Nursery. You will assist Early Years Educators to deliver high-quality care and education in an Ofsted-outstanding setting, promoting fun, discovery and safety for all children.

Your day includes assisting with planning and observation, modelling good practice, and collaborating with families to support child development within EYFS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Good people skills and knowledge of EYFS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and development for children.
• Provide feedback to parents/carers.

Skills

People skills

Education

National Diploma in Early Years Childcare

Job description

Role Summary

As a bank member of staff you will be supporting our Early Years Educators with the delivery of high quality care and education at our Ofsted outstanding setting - ensuring that everyday is full of fun, laughter, discovery and exploration for all of our fabulous children.

Prepare to get messy...

Get ready to morph into whichever character is the 'hit of the day'...

Build towers as tall as trees...

Investigate the best way to make it to the moon in time for tea with the Gruffalo...

The possibilities are endless!

About the Role

More detail about the role:

Your busy day will include assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care and development of the children who attend First Steps Nursery to ensure they achieve the best possible outcomes, in addition to providing feedback to parents/carers.

The working day is extremely rewarding and involves both child and adult-led learning where you will be an excellent role-model to all children.

With a National Diploma in Early Years Childcare or equivalent, you would need to demonstrate good people skills and a knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements.

All current practice and care by the staff at First Steps Nursery reflects standards as outlined in the Trust’s Safeguarding Children Policy, alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board procedures, whilst our Early Years Educators will also engage with specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary.

For this role, we will also accept band 2's that can work towards band 3.

Working Pattern:

Various day shifts available Monday to Friday. All shifts must consist of the working hours : - :.

Interview Date:

To be confirmed.

For further information please contact:

Zoe Arthurs, Childcare Services Manageron or As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do,

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.