Early Years Practitioner

7 months ago


Andover, United Kingdom YMCA Fairthorne Group Full time

**Job Title**: Early Years Practitioner

**Location**: YMCA Andover, Smannell Rd, Andover SP11 6YG

**Company Description**:
At YMCA Nursery Andover, 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.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- 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.
- 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.
- Comply with policies and procedures outlined by the setting.
- Attend training opportunities for personal and professional development as well as the development of the organisation.
- Assist in ensuring that the Nursery is a safe environment for children.
- Embrace the variety of each day, use initiative to keep children engaged and support their emotional needs as they arise.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Level 3 childcare qualification or relevant experience is desirable.
- A commitment to providing high-quality childcare including physical care and hygienic practice for children aged 4 months - 5 years.
- Have an understanding of the developmental needs of children, Statutory Framework and relevant legislation.
- Basic knowledge of health and safety.
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding good practice.
- Paediatric First Aid qualification or willingness to train.
- **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.**

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

Pay: £25,395.00-£26,995.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: And/EYP/40



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