Early Years Practitioner

YMCA Fairthorne Group; Andover; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in early childhood education located in Andover is seeking passionate individuals to provide high-quality care for children aged 4 months to 5 years. This role involves promoting a nurturing environment, delivering engaging activities, and supporting children's developmental needs. Candidates should have a relevant childcare qualification or experience. Benefits include access to professional development modules.

Benefits

Access to online professional development modules

Opportunities to work in diverse settings

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare for children aged 4 months – 5 years.
• Commitment to high-quality childcare and hygienic practices.
• Willingness to undertake training, including Paediatric First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Promote a nurturing environment for children.
• Deliver engaging indoor and outdoor activities.
• Support children's developmental needs through observations.

Skills

Childcare qualification (Level 2/3)

Understanding of developmental needs

Knowledge of safeguarding practices

Basic health and safety knowledge

Paediatric First Aid qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Promote a nurturing environment whilst engaging with children of all ages and developmental skills, encouraging each child to meet his/her potential by supporting them through learning and play with positive reinforcement and praise.
• Support children, co-workers and parents alike; deliver stimulating indoor and outdoor activities; complete and record daily observations for children in your care; and plan their next developmental steps in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Comply with policies and procedures outlined by the setting.
• Attend training opportunities for personal and professional development as well as the development of the organisation.
• Assist in ensuring that the Nursery is a safe environment for children.
• Embrace the variety of each day, use initiative to keep children engaged and support their emotional needs as they arise.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Level 2/3 childcare qualification or relevant experience is desirable.
• A commitment to providing high-quality childcare including physical care and hygienic practice for children aged 4 months – 5 years.
• Have an understanding of the developmental needs of children, Statutory Framework and relevant legislation.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding good practice.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification or willingness to train.

If you’re passionate about early childhood education and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Join us in nurturing futures and creating a brighter tomorrow for all. Apply now to start your Early Years career.

The YMCA are huge advocates of personal and professional development. When you work with us, you also benefit from:

• Access to 26 online professional development modules.
• Inspiring opportunities to work in different settings and share practice.

Successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are an equal opportunities charity with commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request.

Please apply now for this rewarding position and be part of an amazing charity who continues to support and achieve wonderful things within the community.

We are an equal opportunities charity with a commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request.

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