Impactful Early Years Practitioner — 4‑Day Week

YMCA Fairthorne Group; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for hours worked

Up to 30 days’ holiday

Bank holidays with option to buy 10 D

Job summary

YMCA Fairthorne Group Andover Nursery is seeking warm, patient, curious and caring Early Years Practitioners. You’ll help children learn and thrive through play, forming secure relationships and supporting development from babies to preschool age.

We offer full-time roles of 40 hours across four days, plus part-time shifts up to 30 hours weekly on a flexible rota from Monday to Friday. Join a welcoming, safe and inclusive setting with safeguarding at its core.

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioners sought.
• Open to those studying towards an Early Years qualification.
• Experience in education, SEND, youth work, healthcare, coaching or care is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Build warm and secure relationships with children.
• Help every child feel that they belong and support confidence.
• Create engaging learning opportunities through play.
• Follow children's interests and turn experiences into discoveries.
• Support communication, language and social development.
• Encourage creativity, curiosity and problem solving.
• Provide indoor and outdoor learning experiences.
• Observe development and inform next steps.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Curiosity

Warmth

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Working towards Early Years qualification

Job description

YMCA Fairthorne Group Andover Nursery is seeking warm, patient, curious and caring Early Years Practitioners. You’ll help children learn and thrive through play, forming secure relationships and supporting development from babies to preschool age.

We offer full-time roles of 40 hours across four days, plus part-time shifts up to 30 hours weekly on a flexible rota from Monday to Friday. Join a welcoming, safe and inclusive setting with safeguarding at its core.