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YMCA BCG; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP access

IMHR Plus discounts

25 days annual leave

SimplyHealth cash plan

Staff discounts

CPD opportunities

Job summary

YMCA Black Country Group is recruiting a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for Greets Green Nursery, caring for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years in a welcoming setting.

You will plan and deliver EYFS activities, observe progress, and support families to enhance child development and wellbeing. A safeguarding-focused approach and commitment to inclusive practice are required.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification required.
• Experience planning and implementing the EYFS curriculum.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Promote good practice and maintain a high-quality provision.
• Safeguard the welfare of the children you meet.
• Complete observations, plan, and prepare learning activities for your key group using EYFS.
• Support parents/carers to extend skills and boost confidence and child wellbeing.

Skills

Planning activities

Safeguarding

Observations

Parent/carer support

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner at our Greets Green Nursery which offers childcare places for children 6 weeks – 5 years, providing a welcoming environment where families can feel valued and obtain positive help and support.

You will ideally be experienced in planning and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, and passionate about working with children and their families, striving to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for children to grow and develop.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Contributing to promoting good practice and maintaining a high-quality provision
• Responsibility towards the promotion and practice of safeguarding the welfare of children they meet
• Completing observations, planning, and prepare a variety of learning enriched activities for your key group using the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Offering support and guidance to parents/carers enabling them to extend their own skills, and by boosting their confidence and self-esteem, ensure the emotional wellbeing of their child.

Please see attached Job Description for further details.

About Us

YMCA Black Country Group is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 references, which will be verified via telephone, before taking up the role.

Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:

• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an increase based on length of service
• SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more
• Staff discount for: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases
• Ongoing opportunities for CPD & various career progression routes

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.

YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma toprevent its recurrence among clients and staff.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications.