Company Description:
At YMCA Nursery Newport, we believe that everyone should have a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become. Our approach to early years education is rooted in the belief that every child is unique, and it’s our privilege to support them on their journey of self-discovery and growth, nurturing futures every step of the way.
Benefits to you:
1. Joining Bonus! Total of £500
2. Early Years Financial Incentive Scheme, we can now offer a £1000 payment to eligible new or returning staff, funded by the Department for Education
3. Refer a Friend Scheme
4. Health Cash plan - Including Medical/Dental/Online retail discounts
5. Blue Light Card eligibility
6. 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays FTE, increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 30 days
7. Option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 days per annum)
8. Celebration Leave
9. Employer pension
10. Flexible working
11. Career development
12. 50% discount on nursery fees
13. Enhanced Maternity
14. Day camps discounts: 1 week free and 1 week at 50% per child per annum
15. Campsite and activities discounts at YMCA Fairthorne Manor: campsite, river hire, activities, day camps
16. 30% discount on food in Cafes: Fairthorne, Eastleigh and Andover
17. Wellbeing assistance programme
18. Cycle to work scheme
19. Good quality resources and a modern environment
20. A welcoming, caring and supportive culture
Key Responsibilities:
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. Comply with policies and procedures outlined by the setting.
24. Attend training opportunities for personal and professional development as well as the development of the organisation.
25. Assist in ensuring that the Nursery is a safe environment for children.
26. Embrace the variety of each day, use initiative to keep children engaged and support their emotional needs as they arise.
Qualifications and Skills:
27. An Early Years qualification is ideal, not essential and childcare experience is desirable.
28. A commitment to providing high-quality childcare including physical care and hygienic practice for children aged 4 months – 5 years.
29. Have an understanding of the developmental needs of children, Statutory Framework and relevant legislation.
30. Basic knowledge of health and safety.
31. Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding good practice.
32. 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:
33. Access to 26 online professional development modules.
34. 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.