Early Years Practitioner - Casual Hours
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11.44 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Andover, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | YMCA Fairthorne Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER WITH SPIRIT AND SPARKLE REQUIRED.
BECOME A PART OF OUR AMAZING NURSERY TEAM!
If you can:
Nurture new-borns, get messy with toddlers and prepare pre-schoolers for the big wide world.
Giggle, hop, paint, climb and show off your best dance moves.
Inspire, stimulate, educate.
Be a bouncing space-bunny one minute, and a cuddle monkey the next.
Then you’re just the right person who will thrive and love working with us!
We will give you:
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Zero hour contract
Refer a Friend Scheme
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays FTE, increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 30 days
Option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 days a year)
50% discount on nursery fees
Enhanced Maternity
Day camps discounts: 1 week free and 1 week at 50% per child per annum
Campsite and activities discounts at YMCA Fairthorne Manor: campsite, river hire, activities, daycamps.
30% discount on food in Cafes: Fairthorne, Eastleigh and Andover.
Wellbeing assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme
Good quality resources and a modern environment
A welcoming, caring and supportive culture
Your qualifications and experience:
A childcare qualification ideal or relevant experience and willingness to train
Experience in providing high-quality childcare for children aged 4 months - 5 years
An understanding of the developmental needs of children
Able to connect with children, co-workers and parents alike; provide stimulating indoor and outdoor activities; complete daily observations on the children in your care; and plan their next developmental steps in line with EYFS
Just like us. Passionate about helping children grow to the best of their ability… and having a whale of a time doing so!
Basic knowledge of health and safety
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding good practice
Paediatric First Aid qualification or willingness to train
About us:
The original and largest youth charity in the world; and the leading childcare provider across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Committed to giving children the best start in life and an opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive. We are looking for an amazing Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly, busy team at our YMCA Nursery in Andover. With bright, spacious rooms and outdoor play areas, the nursery provides plenty of exciting spaces for mini adventures and daily discoveries.
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 continue to support and achieve wonderful things within the community.
BECOME A PART OF OUR AMAZING NURSERY TEAM!
If you can:
Nurture new-borns, get messy with toddlers and prepare pre-schoolers for the big wide world.
Giggle, hop, paint, climb and show off your best dance moves.
Inspire, stimulate, educate.
Be a bouncing space-bunny one minute, and a cuddle monkey the next.
Then you’re just the right person who will thrive and love working with us!
We will give you:
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Zero hour contract
Refer a Friend Scheme
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays FTE, increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 30 days
Option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 days a year)
50% discount on nursery fees
Enhanced Maternity
Day camps discounts: 1 week free and 1 week at 50% per child per annum
Campsite and activities discounts at YMCA Fairthorne Manor: campsite, river hire, activities, daycamps.
30% discount on food in Cafes: Fairthorne, Eastleigh and Andover.
Wellbeing assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme
Good quality resources and a modern environment
A welcoming, caring and supportive culture
Your qualifications and experience:
A childcare qualification ideal or relevant experience and willingness to train
Experience in providing high-quality childcare for children aged 4 months - 5 years
An understanding of the developmental needs of children
Able to connect with children, co-workers and parents alike; provide stimulating indoor and outdoor activities; complete daily observations on the children in your care; and plan their next developmental steps in line with EYFS
Just like us. Passionate about helping children grow to the best of their ability… and having a whale of a time doing so!
Basic knowledge of health and safety
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding good practice
Paediatric First Aid qualification or willingness to train
About us:
The original and largest youth charity in the world; and the leading childcare provider across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Committed to giving children the best start in life and an opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive. We are looking for an amazing Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly, busy team at our YMCA Nursery in Andover. With bright, spacious rooms and outdoor play areas, the nursery provides plenty of exciting spaces for mini adventures and daily discoveries.
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 continue to support and achieve wonderful things within the community.