Early Years Practitioner Level 3
Join to apply for the Early Years Practitioners Level 3 role at YMCA Dulverton Group.
Salary: £26,280.00 per annum
Hours: 40 per week (all year round)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits:
* 1 night free stay at one of the YMCA Hotels
* 60% discount on childcare fees for children up to 3 years of age
* 20% discount on childcare for children over 3 for non-funded hours
* Free and discounted places for children attending Day Camps
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays per year for full‑time staff
* Staff Pension
* Free parking
* Free gym membership – George Williams Centre, Bridgwater or The Beach Hotel Minehead
* Health insurance for staff working over 16 hours per week
* Charity worker’s discount at certain high‑street stores
* Training budget
* Monthly raffle
* Mental health support
* Access to occupational health assessment
* Discount at our wedding venue, Barley Wood
General Overview:
* Provide opportunities for children to learn through play experiences that are cohesive with our practice and the EYFS, utilising the outdoors as much as possible.
* Provide a secure and stimulating environment where children can develop emotionally, intellectually, morally, physically, spiritually, and socially at their own pace.
* Maintain the safety, security and wellbeing of the children in our care.
* Undertake work positively as part of the team, contributing ideas and listening to feedback, to guide development of our practice and care.
Skills and Experience:
* Experience of working with children under the age of 5 years.
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills and ability to maintain clear and accurate records.
* Solution‑focused approach.
* Belief in the value and potential of children and young people as individuals and as a group.
* Natural empathy and passion for working with children.
* Team player but also able to work independently.
* Self‑motivated and flexible.
* Ability to provide emotional and social support whilst promoting learning and respect.
* Willingness to learn and accept leadership and mentoring input.
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* Excellent attendance and punctuality record.
* Commitment to providing a high standard of customer care.
* Flexible attitude and willingness to adapt to new challenges.
Qualifications:
* Hold a level 3 qualification or above relevant childcare qualification.
* First Aid qualification or willingness to learn.
* Working knowledge of health and safety and safeguarding best practice.
Notes: We reserve the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date for applications in the event that suitable candidates are identified and appointed.
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