Early Years Educator

YMCA East Surrey; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused preschool is seeking an Early Years Educator to deliver high-quality care and a child-led curriculum at the YMCA Sovereign Centre in Reigate. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for working with young children. Responsibilities include developing play-based experiences, maintaining development records, and supporting children's growth while ensuring adherence to safeguarding policies. This position offers a supportive work environment and several employee benefits.

Benefits

Free use of YMCA East Surrey fitness center

Half-price YMCA childcare for dependents

Free parking at all sites

Bike to Work Scheme

YMCA East Surrey pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
• Experience in a preschool or similar setting is essential.
• Strong understanding of child development and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a diverse range of child-led experiences through play.
• Maintain development records for key children.
• Liaise with parents to support children's needs.

Skills

Experience in Early Years

Strong communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Knowledge of safeguarding policies

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification

Job description

Job purpose: The Early Years Educator/Practitioner will deliver the highest quality of care and curriculum in line with Ofsted guidelines. They will inspire by delivering an exciting, child-led, play-based curriculum.

An opportunity to join our wonderful, community-focused preschool at the YMCA Sovereign Centre in Reigate. We are looking for individuals who are experienced and passionate about working in Early Years to join our caring and committed team.

Hours of work: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 to 15:00, term time only. 4 or 5 day roles available.

Location: YMCA Pre-School, Sovereign Centre, Slipshatch Road, Reigate RH2 8HA

Salary / pay rate: Early Years Educator Level 3 Qualified £17,907.12 (based on 5 days/week, term time only)

Main Responsibilities

• To provide a diverse range of experiences for children to learn through play
• To provide high standards of customer service to children, parents and other stakeholders
• To work in cooperation with other team members, to provide a caring supportive environment in which children can thrive
• To act as a key worker for a group of individual children. Keeping development records up to date and working in partnership with parents, to support each key child's development
• To observe key children and plan for each child's next steps of development on a weekly basis
• To liaise with parents/carers to ensure each individual child's needs are recognised and met
• To report termly to the Pre School for each key child's age and stage
• To report any safeguarding concerns to the Pre School Manager and support them with safeguarding for the setting
• Comply with the organisation's childcare policies and procedures
• Take part in training and development for own knowledge and understanding
• Maintain excellent working relationships with parents, staff and other agencies. Acting as a good role model to children and other staff members
• To attend regular staff meetings
• Follow YMCAES safeguarding, child protection and safer working practice policies at all times, taking any concerns regarding health or/and wellbeing to your line manager or senior management
• To ensure that any information regarding a child, their family or another member of staff is kept completely confidential
• Act in the interests of your own safety & the safety of others at all times
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities reasonably requested by the management of the organisation
• Report to your line manager any potential risks to which YMCAES is or may be exposed

Benefits

The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half-price YMCA childcare for dependents. There is free parking available at all sites. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme. Pension - There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request.

Closing date & interviews

Applications will be assessed upon receipt.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

YMCA East Surrey is committed to providing and creating equality of opportunity, inclusion, and valuing diversity. As an organisation, we believe reflecting the diversity of the local community and wider society brings a variety of ideas, perspectives, and experiences that create a productive work environment.

We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

Safeguarding

YMCA East Surrey is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment we implement a range of Safer Recruitment procedures including DBS Checks to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded.

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Accessibility

Accessibility if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.