Early Years Instructor - October Holiday Camp - Crosfields School - Reading, Berkshire

Ultimate Activity; Reading; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid pre-camp training

Competitive pay & progression

Subsidised First Aid & CPD

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Ultimate Activity Camps is seeking an Early Years Instructor to ensure welfare and safety for children on camp, while delivering structured sports, art and play activities to the Early Years group. Under the EY Leader, you will provide pastoral support for 4 and 5 year olds, maintaining welfare and high-quality care throughout the camp.

The role requires enthusiasm, previous experience with 4–5 year olds in sport/art/education, and flexibility to adapt to camp environments.

Qualifications

• Deliver EYFS-aligned activities.
• Prioritise welfare and safety of children.
• Adapt delivery to age and ability.
• Commitment to safeguarding and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure welfare and safety of children on camp.
• Deliver structured sports, art and play activities.
• Act as key contact for 4–5 year olds with support from EY Leader.
• Provide high quality care and pastoral support.

Skills

Enthusiastic energy

Experience with 4-5 year olds

Confident instruction

Organisational skills

Team player

Career in childcare

Education

Level 2 in childcare/EY

Paediatric First Aid

Degree (related subject) in progress

Job description

The role of the Early Years Instructor is to ensure the welfare and safety of the children on camp, and to deliver outstanding, structured sports, art and play activities to the Early Years children - our Ultimate Activity Juniors. The activities offered at Ultimate Activity Camps follow the EYFS requirements for learning and development, with the emphasis being on participation and quality. With support and direction from the Early Years Leader, you will have a pastoral role, being a key contact for the 4 and 5 year olds on camp, taking a lead in maintaining their welfare and providing high quality care.

• Enthusiastic, energetic individual, passionate about working with, and developing children through play and activity.
• Previous experience working with children aged 4-5 in a sport, art or education setting.
• Confident instructor, able to adjust delivery and structure according to age and ability.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Flexible, team player, able to adapt to dynamic situations and challenges on camp.
• Someone looking for a challenging but hugely rewarding and fun job in the holidays, looking to further their career in the childcare 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 related subject.
• Hold a Paediatric First Aid (12 hour or 6 hour) qualification.

What Makes us Ultimate?

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. 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 relevant check in line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, including, but not limited to, DBS Disclosure checks, identity checks, internet search, employment history and reference checks, and international criminal record checks where required.

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