Title: Early Years Educator Level 3
Hours: 38 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £24,966.00 per annum
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.
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 those 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 and intellectually as well as 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:
* Possess an understanding that each one of us is different and ensure that individuals who use our services are respected and given the best experience.
* Experience of working with children under the the age of 5 years.
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills and the ability to maintain clear and accurate records.
* Possess and maintain a solution-focused approach.
* Possess a belief in the value and potential of children and young people as individuals and as a group.
* Possess a natural empathy and passion for working with children.
* Team player but also able to work on own initiative.
* 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 willing to adapt to new challenges.
Qualifications:
* Hold a level 3 qualification or above relevant childcare qualification.
* First Aid qualification or a willingness to learn.
* Working knowledge of health and safety and safe-guarding best practice.
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