Early Years Practitioner

**Early Years Practitioner, King’s
- Malmesbury**

**Who we are?**

YMCA Brunel Group is an independent, locally governed and managed charity operating in Mendip, Bath, Bristol, Wiltshire and South Somerset. We are part of the international YMCA movement. Our mission is to create supportive, inclusive and energising communities, where people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.

Our activities include:
Accommodation for over 700 people every year who are at risk of being homeless, who are on low incomes, experience barriers to work, or young people in need of high levels of support, who have often experienced trauma and difficult times in their lives. We don’t just provide a bed, we support people holistically and continually seek to help our residents gain the training, skills and confidence to lead independent lives.

A Health & Wellbeing centre in Bath, a community facility with a fully kitted out gym, functional fitness areas and extensive class programme.

Two commercial hostels in Bath and Bristol which help us cover our central costs.

Twelve youth clubs for young people aged 10-19, including 4 young carers groups, providing a space where they can have dedicated time to talk to trusted youth workers, access relevant information about issues that concern them, and develop their social networks.

Eight Ofsted registered Nurseries, providing spaces for up to 360 children where they are given opportunities and experiences that will set them up for their educational journeys and prepare them for their lives ahead.

**What does the job entail?**

**You will assist with the provision of a secure, caring and comfortable environment that nurtures the physical, emotional and cognitive development of children so that they can learn through experiences. You will also liaise with families, colleagues and professionals for the benefit of the child in the setting.
- You will hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in childcare or early childhood studies._

**What we offer**
- Enhanced annual leave and sickness pay allowance
- Paid compassionate and emergency dependant leave
- 25 days holiday+ public bank holidays
- Access to an employee discount portal with Reward Gateway
- Access to an Employee Assistance programme with Health Assured
- Cycle to work
- 20% discount off the cost of our childcare settings in Wiltshire
- All staff get a fully inclusive membership on our health and well being centre in Bath for the heavily discounted price of £15/ month
- A corporate discount for our staff at Fusion Lifestyle who have gyms in the Mendip and South Somerset area at £38 rather than £48/month
- Access to online gym classes for free
- Staff events and a staff intranet where stories, news and updates are shared across the department.
- YMCA Brunel Group is an inclusive organisation and the post requires a shared commitment to equality and diversity.

**Location**

This role will be based at King’s
- Malmesbury, Wiltshire.

**Hours**

40 hours per week over 5 days, all year round.

**Contract type**

Permanent role.

**Rate of Pay**

£12ph from

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free fitness classes
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

School type:

- Day nursery
- Preschool

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person