Early Years Educator Level 3

YMCA Trinity Group; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced childcare costs

5 weeks holiday +PH (pro rata)

Birthday day off

Career development

DBS paid by employer

Employee assistance program

Job summary

YMCA Trinity Group in Ipswich is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Educator Level 3 to join our Providence setting. You will support the day-to-day running of the room and deliver high-quality learning experiences for children in line with the EYFS.

The role is 34 hours per week over 4 days (8:30am–6:00pm) with a salary of £23,001.68, plus benefits including reduced childcare costs, 5 weeks holiday (pro rata), a Birthday day off, DBS paid, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
• Minimum of two years post-qualifying experience
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Excellent IT skills and a collaborative spirit
• Enhanced DBS check required and paid for by YMCA Trinity Group

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the room
• Providing high-quality learning experiences in line with the EYFS
• Working as part of a friendly, experienced, and supportive team
• Using initiative while also taking direction when needed
• Bringing creativity, vision, and enthusiasm to your practice

Skills

Great IT skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

YMCA Trinity Group – Childcare‘Inspiring communities, transforming young lives’

Permanent Vacancy Early Years Educator Level 3

Job Reference EYE-PR-0926

Location YMCA Childcare Providence, 2 Wellington Street, Ipswich IP1 2NU

YMCA Trinity Group is looking for a enthusiastic and committedEarly Years Educatorto join our vibrant childcare setting onWellington Street.

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a joyful, safe, and stimulating environment for children to thrive? We’re looking for a dedicated Early Years Educator to join our vibrant and supportive team.

As an Early Years Educator, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the room and ensuring a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children.

What You’ll Do:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the room
• Providing high-quality learning experiences in line with theEYFS
• Working as part of afriendly, experienced, and supportive team
• Using your initiative while also taking direction when needed
• Bringing creativity, vision, and enthusiasm to your practice

Are You the One We’re Looking For?

Can you…

• Sing out of tune with confidence in a room full of giggling children?
• Be a pirate on Monday and a doctor on Tuesday?
• Dive into messy play with enthusiasm?
• ReciteThe Very Hungry Caterpillarfrom memory?
• Get genuinely excited about a child’s learning milestone?
• Share ideas and bring them to life with your team?

If you said yes, we want to hear from you!

You should have the following qualities:

What You’ll Need:

• A relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• A minimum of two years post qualifying experience
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Great IT skills and a collaborative spirit

Please refer to the Job description in full for further details about the role

In line with safer recruitment processes, successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, facilitated and paid for by YMCA Trinity Group.

Days and hours

You will be contracted to work 34 hours per week, over 4 days, from 8:30am to 6:00pm.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is £23,001.68

Additional benefits we offer include.

• Reduced childcare costs for employees own children
• 5 weeks holiday & public holiday allowance (Pro rata)
• Paid day off allocated for your Birthday (dependant on staff rota)
• Development and Internal Progression opportunities
• Your DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid as part of your onboarding
• Induction programme and additional career development opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay and company pension, plus access for YMCA Trinity staff and their immediate families to our Employee Assistance Programme

Contact Us

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact;

Nathalie Howell: Childcare Manager -Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] / [e-mail]

Closing date

Applications are assessed on a regular basis, therefore early application is advised. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy when roles are filled.

Additional Information

Please note YMCA Trinity Group does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK.

Unless stated otherwise, we do require an application form, completed in full, should you wish to be considered for a role with YMCA Trinity Group. Applications are scored against the relevant job description. CV’s will not be considered as an application.

Occasionally we fill a role sooner than expected, we reserve the right to withdraw vacancies before an advertised closing date. Early application is advised. An email will be sent to confirm receipt of applications, please contact us if you have a problem submitting your application.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon!

Ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals is paramount to our mission. As such, we are committed to upholding rigorous safeguarding practices in all aspects of our work. Join us in making a meaningful difference while adhering to the highest standards of care and protection for those we serve.

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