Early Years Practitioner

3 days ago


Barley Wood Nursery, United Kingdom YMCA Dulverton Group Full time


Title: Early Years Practitioner - Unqualified 

Hours: 38 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £ 23,915.84 per annum

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date for applications in the event that suitable candidates are identified and appointed.

​Benefits: 

  • 1 night free stay at one of the 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
  • ​Staff Pension
  • ​Free parking
  • ​Free Gym membership – George Williams Centre, Bridgwater or The Beach Hotel Minehead
  • ​Health Insurance for those staff working over 16 hours per week
  • ​Charity Worker's Discount at certain high street stores
  • ​Training budget
  • ​Monthly raffle
  • ​Mental Health Support
  • ​Access to Occupational Health Assessment
  • ​Discount at our Wedding Venue, Barley Wood

General Overview:

  • Provide opportunities for children to learn through play experiences that are cohesive with our practice and the EYFS, utilising the outdoors as much as possible.
  • Provide a secure and stimulating environment where children can develop emotionally and intellectually as well as 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.

Skills and experience:

  • Possess an understanding that each one of us is different and ensure that individuals who use our services are respected and given the best experience.
  • Experience of working with children under the the age of 5 years.
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills and the ability to maintain clear and accurate records.
  • Possess and maintain a solution-focused approach.
  • Possess a belief in the value and potential of children and young people as individuals and as a group.
  • Possess a natural empathy and passion for working with children.
  • Team player but also able to work on own initiative.
  • Self-motivated and flexible.
  • Ability to provide emotional and social support whilst 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.

Qualifications:

  • First Aid qualification or a willingness to learn.
  • Working knowledge of health and safety and safe-guarding best practice.

For more information about YMCA Dulverton Group, Please click on this link to our website 



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