Early Childhood Professional

About Happy Days

Happy Days is growing, and we're looking for qualified Early Years professionals tojoin our nursery team in Swindon.

We're looking foran Early Years Educator / Early Childhood Professional to playa key roleinchildren's early development.

This is an opportunity to workin a high-quality, child-centredenvironmentwhile benefiting fromclear career progression, continuous professional development and supportto achieve yourlong-term career goals.

As an Early Years professional, you'llplay a keyrole in creating inspiring learning experiences, championing children's development and working in partnership with families to provide thevery best startinlife.

You'll work closely with children, families, colleagues and external partners to deliver high-quality early education and carein line withthe EYFS framework, while promoting children'swell being, safeguarding and inclusion.

This role also provides opportunities to develop specialist expertise in areassuch as SEND,safeguarding, early language development, outdoor learning, behaviour and wellbeing, and coaching, trainingandquality improvement.

• Deliver high-quality early education and care in line with the EYFS framework
• Plan and facilitate engaging learning experiences that support children's individual development
• Observe, assess and document children's progress and achievements
• Build strong, professional relationships with families, colleagues and external partners
• Promote children's wellbeing,safeguarding and inclusion at all times
• Contribute to a culture of excellence, continuous improvementandprofessional practice

There are also opportunities to develop specialist expertise inareas such as:

• Special Educational Needsand Disabilities (SEND)
• Safeguarding
• Early Language Development
• Outdoor Learning
• Behaviour and Wellbeing
• Coaching, Training and Quality Improvement

We're looking for someone who hasa genuine interest in Early Years education and is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for children.

You’ll:

• Hold a recognised
  
  Early Years qualification
• Have a strong understanding of child development and theEYFS framework
• Be committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for children
• Have the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Take aprofessional, reflective and proactive approach to practice
• Have a genuine interest in Early Years education

We're proud tooffer a supportive and collaborative working environment where peoplecan develop andthrive.

Please talk to us about flexible working options.

• Ongoing professional development and funded training opportunities
• Mentoring and coaching from experienced
  
  Early Years leaders
• Support to gain higher-level qualification sand specialist skills
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Recognition and rewardfor exceptional practice

• Mental health andwellbeing support
• Generous annual leavefrom day one
• Extra daysoff for Christmas and personal day
• People's Pension
• Life assurance
• Additional benefits worth approximately circa £5k

Happy Days is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. If you needany reasonable adjustmentsduringthe recruitment process, please let usknow.

Happy Days Nurseries is committed to safeguarding children.

All offers of employment are subjectto appropriate pre-employment checks, including verification of yourright to workin the UK.