Early Years Educator Level 3

YMCA Trinity Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Trinity Group is seeking a passionate Early Years Educator for their outstanding childcare setting in Ipswich. This role involves nurturing young minds and promoting a joyful, stimulating atmosphere. Candidates should hold an Early Years Level 3 qualification and possess a genuine enthusiasm for children's learning and development.

Benefits

Reduced childcare costs for employee's children

5 weeks holiday & public holiday allowance

Paid day off for your Birthday

Development and Internal Progression opportunities

Your DBS Check facilitated

Induction programme and additional career development

Competitive rates of pay and company pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post qualifying experience.
• Extensive working knowledge of the EYFS.
• Excellent IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the childcare room.
• Create a safe and stimulating environment for children.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Creativity

Education

Early Years Level 3 qualification

Job description

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

Permanent Vacancy Early Years Educator Level 3

Job Reference EYE-PR-O525

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

We’re looking for a dedicatedEarly Years Educatorto join our friendly and professional team!

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.

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.

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 31.5 hours per week, across 4 days

Salary and Benefits Salary is £20,491.38

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!

YMCA Trinity Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment. Visit ymcatrinitygroup.org.uk to view our current work and volunteering opportunities