Early Years Practitioner

Ymca Fairthorne Manor; Allbrook; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in England seeks a dedicated child care worker to create a nurturing environment for children aged 4 months to 5 years. The role includes promoting emotional support, planning activities, ensuring safety, and compliance with policies. Candidates should possess a Level 2/3 childcare qualification or relevant experience, with a commitment to high-quality care and understanding of safeguarding practices. Benefits include a joining bonus, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Joining Bonus of £500

Refer a Friend Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Flexible working

Career development

50% discount on nursery fees

Enhanced Maternity

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 childcare qualification or relevant experience is desirable.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification or willingness to train.
• Understanding of the Statutory Framework and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Promote a nurturing environment and support children's development.
• Plan and record daily observations for children.
• Comply with policies and ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Commitment to high-quality childcare

Understanding of developmental needs

Basic knowledge of health and safety

Knowledge of safeguarding practices

Experience with children aged 4 months - 5 years

Education

Level 2/3 childcare qualification

Job description

Promote a nurturing environment whilst engaging with children of all ages and developmental skills, encouraging each child to meet his/her potential by supporting them through learning and play with positive reinforcement and praise.

Responsibilities include:

• Support children, co-workers and parents alike; deliver stimulating indoor and outdoor activities; complete and record daily observations for children in your care; and plan their next developmental steps in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Comply with policies and procedures outlined by the setting.
• Attend training opportunities for personal and professional development as well as the development of the organisation.
• Assist in ensuring that the Nursery is a safe environment for children.
• Embrace the variety of each day, use initiative to keep children engaged and support their emotional needs as they arise.

Requirements:

• Level 2/3 childcare qualification or relevant experience is desirable.
• A commitment to providing high-quality childcare including physical care and hygienic practice for children aged 4 months - 5 years.
• Have an understanding of the developmental needs of children, Statutory Framework and relevant legislation.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding good practice.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification or willingness to train.

Benefits:

• Joining Bonus! Total of £500
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Health Cash plan - Including Medical/Dental/Online retail discounts
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays FTE, increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 30 days
• Option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 days per annum)
• Celebration Leave
• Flexible working
• Career development
• 50% discount on nursery fees
• Enhanced Maternity
• Day camps discounts: 1 week free and 1 week at 50% per child per annum
• Campsite and activities discounts at YMCA Fairthorne Manor: campsite, river hire, activities, day camps
• 30% discount on food in Cafes: Fairthorne, Eastleigh and Andover
• Wellbeing assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Good quality resources and a modern environment
• A welcoming, caring and supportive culture
• Access to 26 online professional development modules.
• Inspiring opportunities to work in different settings and share practice.

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