Early Years Practitioners Level 2

Early Years Practitioner Level 2

YMCA Dulverton Group is looking for a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to support children aged 0-5 years.

40 per week

Permanent

£25,821.14 per annum

• 1 night free stay at YMCA Hotel
• 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
• 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 high street stores
• Monthly raffle
• Mental health support
• Access to occupational health assessment

• Provide opportunities for children to learn through play experiences that are cohesive with EYFS and utilising the outdoors.
• 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.

• Understanding that each child is different and respect and provide best experience to service users.
• Experience working with children under 5 years of age.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills and the ability to maintain clear records.
• Solution-focused approach.
• Belief in the value and potential of children and young people as individuals and as a group.
• Empathy and passion for working with children.
• Team player with ability to work on own initiative.
• Self-motivated and flexible.
• Provide emotional and social support while 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.

• Hold a Level 2 qualification or above relevant childcare qualification.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to learn.
• Working knowledge of health and safety and safeguarding best practice.

For more information about YMCA Dulverton Group, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./