Early Years Educator

Leicestershire County Council; Illston on the Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD paid for by us

Free training portal

Birthday day off

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council's nursery seeks kind, caring staff to join the team in the older toddler room (2.5–3.5 years). This full-time role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, supporting children’s learning and development through observations, planning and assessments.

You will liaise with parents, attend to care needs and maintain accurate records while upholding policies. Level 2+ in Early Years preferred, with clear opportunities for CPD, training portal access, and staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Qualified with Level 2 or above in Early Years; full and recognised qualification. Unqualified candidates with sector experience may be considered.
• Kind, smiley and caring with clear communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning through observations, planning and assessments.
• Attend to children's care, rest and toileting needs.
• Liaise with parents and carers and keep accurate records.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.

Skills

Kind and caring

Good communication

Team player

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification or higher

Job description

We are looking for kind, caring and passionate individuals to join our lovely nursery team. We are an independent nursery, that offers a high quality service to our families, and support and mentoring to all our staff members. This is a full time role is 40hrs per week, across Monday to Friday, Working in our older toddler room - 2.5yrs-3.5yrs, alongside three other members of staff, and no more than 16 children in total. We work to a 1:4 ratio with this age group and NOT 1:5. Supporting the children with their learning and development through observations, planning and assessments. Attending to the children's care,rest and toileting needs. Liaising with parents and carers. Accurate record keeping and adhering to all policies and procedures.

Qualified with level 2 or above with a full and recognised Early Years qualification. We will consider an unqualified candidate, but such candidates must have experience of working within the Early Years or Education sector Personal qualities: Kind, smiley and caring. A strong passion for providing high quality childcare. Good communication skills and confidence to approach parents and carers. Work well as a team, and professional conduct at all times. Terms and conditions:

• Paid overtime 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) Bank Holidays and Christmas closures (paid) Paid Birthday Day off each year after the successful completion of probationary period CPD paid for by us; free training portal; treats and gifts to show appreciation; Annual Christmas party, paid by us; opportunities for promotion; High focus on staff well-being