Four-Day Week Early Years Practitioner

YMCA Fairthorne Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and apprenticeship pathways

Job summary

YMCA Fairthorne Group in Basingstoke is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support children through play-based learning and caring guidance. You’ll help children learn, grow and thrive while building warm, secure relationships in a welcoming nursery setting.

The role welcomes Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualifications, or those studying towards one, with opportunities for training and apprenticeship pathways and career development within a supportive charity environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.
• Willingness to study towards an Early Years qualification.
• Experience in education, SEND, youth work, healthcare, coaching, community services or care.

Responsibilities

• Build warm and secure relationships with children.
• Help every child feel that they belong.
• Support children's confidence, independence and emotional development.
• Create engaging learning opportunities through play.
• Observe and support progression and safeguarding.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Team player

Curious

Education

Level 2 Early Years

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

YMCA Fairthorne Group in Basingstoke is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support children through play-based learning and caring guidance. You’ll help children learn, grow and thrive while building warm, secure relationships in a welcoming nursery setting.

The role welcomes Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualifications, or those studying towards one, with opportunities for training and apprenticeship pathways and career development within a supportive charity environment.