Early Years Instructor

Ultimate Activity; Sutton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the UK is seeking an Early Years Instructor for holiday work. The role involves ensuring the welfare and safety of children while delivering engaging activities. Ideal candidates are passionate about child development and have experience working with children. Benefits include paid training and competitive pay, providing a rewarding work environment during holiday periods.

Benefits

Paid pre-camp training program

Subsidised First Aid qualifications

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Experience delivering activities to children.
• Passionate about child development through play.
• Flexible and adaptable in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the welfare and safety of children.
• Deliver structured activities (sports, arts, play) to Early Years children.
• Work alongside Early Years Leader to maintain EYFS standards.

Skills

Experience working with children

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Level 2 in childcare or Early Years

Working towards a degree in Primary Education or Early Years

Job description

Details

• Title: Early Years Instructor
• Contract: Seasonal holiday work available in Easter, Summer and other half term holidays.
• Hours: 8:30am‑5:30pm weekdays. Full time or part time roles available and additional hours available for staff that hold a paediatric first aid qualification (usually 8am‑6pm).

Summary of Position

• Ensure the welfare and safety of the children.
• Deliver outstanding structured activities (sports, arts, play) to the Early Years children at Ultimate Activity Juniors.
• Work alongside the Early Years Leader to ensure activities follow the EYFS requirements for learning and development with an emphasis on participation.
• Take on a pastoral role as a key contact for the 4 and 5 year olds camp providing high quality care.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of working with children and delivering activities.
• Passionate about developing children through play and activity.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• A flexible team player able to adapt to dynamic situations and challenges on camp.
• Someone looking for a rewarding holiday job whilst furthering their career in the childcare and coaching industry.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working with Early Years aged children delivering the EYFS.
• Qualified to Level 2 in childcare or Early Years or working towards a degree level qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. Primary Education or Early Years).
• Hold a Paediatric First Aid (12 or 6 hour) or First Aid at Work qualification.

About Us

Ultimate Activity Camps is a leading provider of holiday childcare in the UK. Our trusted holiday camps operate at venues across the country offering outstanding childcare & activity provision to children whilst providing peace of mind to parents.

What Makes us Ultimate

The Ultimate Activity Company is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to relevant checks in line with Safer Recruitment guidelines including DBS Disclosure checks, identity checks, internet search, employment history and reference checks and international criminal record checks where required.

Benefits

• Paid pre-camp training programme to prepare you to be an Ultimate staff member.
• Subsidised First Aid qualifications and CPD opportunities.
• Competitive pay.
• Each day is filled with rewarding work in an enthusiastic environment.