Inspiring Early Years Practitioner – Nurture & Play to Grow

Ymca Fairthorne Group; East Oakley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare

Holiday entitlement 30 days

Health plan

Wellbeing support

Career development

Discounts at YMCA activities

Job summary

YMCA Fairthorne Group Andover Nursery is seeking warm, patient Early Years Practitioners to support children age birth to preschool through play-based learning. Roles include full-time and part-time hours, with a rota that offers four-day weeks for full-time staff and flexible hours for part-timers.

We welcome applicants with Level 2 or Level 3 EY qualifications, or those studying towards one, and those from related backgrounds like education, SEND, youth work or care.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification, or be working towards one.
• Be caring, patient, dependable and enthusiastic about helping children thrive.
• Able to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Committed to inclusive, play-based learning and outdoor experiences.
• Understand safeguarding and safe Early Years practice.
• Willing to follow EYFS framework and complete observations and records.
• Able to support children with different needs and starting points.

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 opportunities to learn through play.
• Follow children’s interests and turn everyday experiences into opportunities for discovery.
• Support communication, language and social development.
• Encourage creativity, curiosity and problem-solving.
• Provide exciting indoor and outdoor experiences.
• Observe children’s development and plan next steps.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Support children with different needs and starting points.
• Work closely with colleagues and share good practice.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive nursery environment.
• Keep children safe through safeguarding and Early Years practice.

Skills

Caring and patient

Dependable

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Working towards EY qualification

Job description

YMCA Fairthorne Group Andover Nursery is seeking warm, patient Early Years Practitioners to support children age birth to preschool through play-based learning. Roles include full-time and part-time hours, with a rota that offers four-day weeks for full-time staff and flexible hours for part-timers.

We welcome applicants with Level 2 or Level 3 EY qualifications, or those studying towards one, and those from related backgrounds like education, SEND, youth work or care.