Early Years Educator

Butlins; Minehead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlin’s is seeking a passionate Early Years Educator to join their team in Minehead. In this role, you will create engaging activities in a supportive environment, ensuring the safety and development of children. The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications like NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and possess strong communication skills, ready to thrive in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare with a good knowledge of the EYFS is essential.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3 is advantageous.
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exciting activity program and a safe environment for children.
• Maintain Health and Safety policies and child observation records.
• Support day-to-day care of children's routines.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Child Development Observation

Hygiene Knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Tools

Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3

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About The Role

We’re looking for passionate people to join our Butlin’s Team. Working alongside a fantastic team, we will support you every step of the way to ensure you gain the skills and confidence to truly get stuck in.

As an Early Years Educator, you will provide an exciting and wide activity programme, assisting in providing a safe, supportive, and caring environment to ensure that all aspects of each individual child’s development are given full consideration; ensure that clean and hygienic standards are maintained at all times. This role covers a 5-day working week over 7 days.

About You

Being a great team player is essential, and you should also enjoy the buzz of a busy environment. No day will ever be the same, so you should be happy to try new things and chat to lots of different people.

Key responsibilities will include maintaining and following all Health and Safety policies and procedures; being proactive in the process of activity planning, child observation, and development records on a regular basis; maintaining confidentiality about all issues related to children, their families, and the business; helping and supporting with day-to-day care of the children’s routines.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare with a good knowledge of the EYFS
• Hold Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3 (an advantage)
• Have good communication skills
• Have a problem-solving attitude
• Are confident to work on own initiative as necessary, but able to work as part of a large or small team
• Have the ability to relate to a wide range of people
• Hold a Paediatric First Aid Certificate (an advantage)