Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or 3 - Redditch, United Kingdom - YMCA Worcestershire

YMCA Worcestershire
YMCA Worcestershire
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Redditch, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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_Applicants will have a sense of fun, and be willing to dress up, read an exciting story, sing out of tune, dance, be a dog, a princess or a dinosaur on demand.

An enthusiasm for getting muddy outdoors and getting messy whilst being creative would be an advantage._


If you have a passion and respect for the early years profession and a genuine desire to make a difference to a child's life and learning journey, we would like to offer you the opportunity to join our nursery family and help us provide a high standard of care and education for children attending the Nursery.


Organisation Context
YMCA Worcestershire is a Christian charity committed to supporting all young people, particularly in times of need.

We are part of a worldwide Christian Movement, whose vision in England is to enable people to live, learn and share to build a brighter future in mind, body and spirit.

We are a registered social landlord providing housing and supported services to young people and a range of community and other services at a variety of locations.

The Nursery setting recently achieved a good 'OFSTED' report and is based in Willow Trees Community Centre.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • To help plan and provide a wide range of activities to meet the needs of all the children encouraging the children to become independent learners.
  • To teach children helping them achieve their next steps in learning.
  • To maintain a high standard of hygiene and encourage the children to do the same.
  • To be consistent and conduct their self in a professional manner at all times.
  • To abide by the policies of the setting and put them into practice.
  • To work with and support other members of staff as part of a team.
  • To attend team meetings & planning meetings.
  • Responsible for the completion of Learning Journeys and Tracking.
  • To participate in and take advantage of training courses available, ensuring that you keep up to date with current Early Years thinking.
  • To liaise with parents and carers of children to whom they are the 'key person' and discuss all matters relating to their child.
  • To carry out any domestic duties within the setting as and when required.
  • To respond to safeguarding issues and follow policies and procedures.
  • To ensure records are maintained to a high standard.
  • To maintain confidentiality.
  • Operate within the organisational aims and purposes and to have respect for the Christian ethos of the Association/movements values and a readiness to uphold them
  • Operate in accordance to the organisation's policies and procedures.
  • Recognise the importance of our responsibility and our duty of care to safeguard the welfare of and to protect all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work.

Knowledge

  • Must have the relevant level 3 Childcare Qualification or equivalent.
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage.

Additional Information:
Principal Terms and Conditions of Appointment

  • This is a permanent position, working 40 hours weekly, excluding an unpaid 30 minute lunch breaks.
  • Salary will be £10.42 per hour in line with national minimum wage. Over time rates include a 12.5% holiday uplift.

Salary:
£10.42 per hour


Schedule:

  • Day shift

Experience:


  • Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
  • Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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