Flexible Hours: Early Years Practitioner

YMCA Fairthorne Group; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100% childcare discount at our nursery

Up to 30 days’ holiday

Health Cash Plan

Retail discounts

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

YMCA Fairthorne Group Andover Nursery is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support children from babies through preschool, offering a warm, patient environment and play-based learning that helps children learn, grow and thrive.

You’ll work within the EYFS framework, build strong relationships with children and families, support safeguarding and development, and benefit from a range of staff perks and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, or working towards one.
• Caring, patient, dependable and enthusiastic about helping children.
• 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 opportunities to learn through play.
• Follow children’s interests and turn everyday experiences into opportunities for discovery.
• Observe children’s development and use what you learn to support what comes next.
• Work closely with colleagues and share ideas and good practice.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive nursery environment.
• Keep children safe through safeguarding and Early Years practice.

Skills

Caring

Dependable

Curious

Committed to children

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Working towards Early Years qualification

Job description

YMCA Fairthorne Group Andover Nursery is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support children from babies through preschool, offering a warm, patient environment and play-based learning that helps children learn, grow and thrive.

You’ll work within the EYFS framework, build strong relationships with children and families, support safeguarding and development, and benefit from a range of staff perks and career development opportunities.