Early Years Educator Level 3

YMCA Trinity Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced childcare costs

5 weeks holiday

Birthday day off

Career development opportunities

DBS check funded

Induction programme

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

YMCA Trinity Group in Ipswich is looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Educator to join our childcare team on Wellington Street. You will support day-to-day running of the room, plan for a group of key children, and provide high quality learning experiences across the EYFS framework.

The role requires a relevant Early Years Level 3 qualification (or equivalent), a minimum of two years post-qualifying experience, and strong IT skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified with a valid Early Years Level 3 qualification, or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years post-qualifying experience.
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS and how to plan for learning and development.
• Excellent IT skills and ability to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the room.
• Plan for a group of key children.
• Provide high quality learning experiences for children.
• Work within the EYFS framework to support development.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Team player

IT skills

Education

EYFS Level 3

Job description

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

Permanent Vacancy Early Years Educator Level 3

Job Reference EYE-PR-1026

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

About Us

YMCA Trinity Group has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Early Years Educator to join our Outstanding childcare setting on Wellington Street.

The role will involve supporting the childcare team with the day to day running of the room, planning for a group of key children, and providing high quality learning experiences for children. You must also have a sound knowledge of the EYFS and how you can use this to plan for children’s learning and development.

Can you answer yes to the following questions? If you can, you might just be the person we are looking for:

• Can you sing out of tune with a room full of children?
• Can you pretend to be a pirate one day, and a doctor the next?
• Can you get hands on with messy activities that excite and engage children?
• Do you know all the words to The Hungry Caterpillar off by heart?
• Do you get excited about children’s learning and development?
• Do you love sharing ideas within a team and have the drive to see them through?

You should have the following qualities:

• Qualified with a relevant Early Years Level 3 qualification, or equivalent.
• A minimum of two years post qualifying experience
• Extensive working knowledge of the EYFS
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to work well within a team

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

In accordance with safer recruitment processes many of the roles we recruit for require successful candidates to undertake an appropriate criminal record background check. If an offer of work is accepted, YMCA Trinity Group will facilitate these checks on behalf of our staff and volunteers via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Days and hours

You will be contracted to work 27 hours per week, across 3 days all year around.

Salary and Benefits

£18,266.04

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

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.

Contact Us

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

Nathalie Howell: Childcare Manager -Telephone: [phone]

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

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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!

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