Early Years Practitioner - Unqualified

YMCA Dulverton Group; Barley; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Barley is seeking an Early Years Practitioner - Unqualified to provide enriching play experiences for children under 5. The role involves maintaining the safety and wellbeing of children in a nurturing environment and collaborating with a team to enhance practices. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for child development. Benefits include discounts on childcare, holiday entitlement, and gym membership. This position offers full-time hours in a rewarding setting.

Benefits

1 night free stay at YMCA Hotel

60% discount on childcare fees

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Staff pension

Free parking

Free gym membership

Health insurance for part-time workers

Charity worker’s discount

Training budget

Mental health support

Responsibilities

• Provide opportunities for learning through play experiences.
• Maintain safety, security, and wellbeing of children.
• Contribute positively to team development.

Skills

Understanding of individual differences

Experience working with children under age 5

Organisational and administrative skills

Solution-focused approach

Empathy and passion for working with children

Team player

Self-motivated and flexible

Ability to provide emotional support

Willingness to learn

Excellent communication skills

Attendance and punctuality

Customer care commitment

Flexible attitude

Education

First Aid qualification or willingness to learn

Knowledge of health, safety, and safeguarding

Job description

Title: Early Years Practitioner - Unqualified

Hours: 38 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £ 23,915.84 per annum

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date for applications in the event that suitable candidates are identified and appointed.

Benefits

• 1 night free stay at one of the YMCA Hotel
• 60% discount on childcare fees for children up to 3 years of age
• 20% discount on childcare for children over 3 for non-funded hours
• Free and discounted places for children attending Day Camps
• 28 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays per year for full-time staff
• Staff Pension
• Free parking
• Free Gym membership – George Williams Centre, Bridgwater or The Beach Hotel Minehead
• Health Insurance for those staff working over 16 hours per week
• Charity Worker’s Discount at certain high street stores
• Training budget
• Monthly raffle
• Mental Health Support
• Access to Occupational Health Assessment
• Discount at our Wedding Venue, Barley Wood

General Overview

• Provide opportunities for children to learn through play experiences that are cohesive with our practice and the EYFS, utilising the outdoors as much as possible.
• Provide a secure and stimulating environment where children can develop emotionally and intellectually as well as morally, physically, spiritually and socially, at their own pace.
• Maintain the safety, security and wellbeing of the children in our care.
• Undertake work positively as part of the team, contributing ideas and listening to feedback, to guide development of our practice and care.

Skills And Experience

• Possess an understanding that each one of us is different and ensure that individuals who use our services are respected and given the best experience.
• Experience of working with children under the the age of 5 years.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills and the ability to maintain clear and accurate records.
• Possess and maintain a solution-focused approach.
• Possess a belief in the value and potential of children and young people as individuals and as a group.
• Possess a natural empathy and passion for working with children.
• Team player but also able to work on own initiative.
• Self-motivated and flexible.
• Ability to provide emotional and social support whilst promoting learning and respect.
• Willingness to learn and accept leadership and mentoring input.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality record.
• Commitment to providing a high standard of customer care.
• Flexible attitude and willing to adapt to new challenges.

Qualifications

• First Aid qualification or a willingness to learn.
• Working knowledge of health and safety and safe-guarding best practice.

For more information about YMCA Dulverton Group, Please click on this link to our website https://www.ymca-dg.org/