Early Years Practitioner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £25,397 i £28,597 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Newport, Isle Of Wight |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | YMCA Fairthorne Group |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Benefits to you:
Joining Bonus! Total of £500
Early Years Financial Incentive Scheme, we can now offer a £1000 payment to eligible new or returning staff, funded by the Department for Education
Refer a Friend Scheme
Health Cash plan - Including Medical/Dental/Online retail discounts
Blue Light Card eligibility
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 per annum)
Celebration Leave
Employer pension
Flexible working
Career development
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, day camps
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
Key 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:
An Early Years qualification is not required and childcare 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.
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.
Joining Bonus! Total of £500
Early Years Financial Incentive Scheme, we can now offer a £1000 payment to eligible new or returning staff, funded by the Department for Education
Refer a Friend Scheme
Health Cash plan - Including Medical/Dental/Online retail discounts
Blue Light Card eligibility
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 per annum)
Celebration Leave
Employer pension
Flexible working
Career development
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, day camps
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
Key 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:
An Early Years qualification is not required and childcare 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.
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.