Early Years Practitioner

4 days ago


Andover, United Kingdom YMCA Fairthorne Group Full time

Flexible shifts available, full time 40 hours per week, part time shifts available, either full days or half days

Salary £19,760.00 - £22,800.00 per year FTE

**Main elements of the duties of Early Years Practitioner**

**CHILDCARE ASSISTANTS WITH SPIRIT AND SPARKLE REQUIRED.**

If you can nurture new-borns, get messy with toddlers and prepare pre-schoolers for the big wide world.

Giggle, hop, paint, climb and show off your best dance moves.

Inspire, stimulate, educate.

Be a bouncing space-bunny one minute, and a cuddle monkey the next.

Then you’re just the right person who’d thrive, and love, working with us.

**WE ARE THE YMCA.**

The original and largest youth charity in the world; and the leading childcare provider across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Committed to giving children the best start in life and an opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive. We are looking for extra special EYPs to join our friendly, busy team at our YMCA Nursery in the heart of Augusta Park, East Anton, Andover. With bright, spacious rooms and outdoor play areas, the nursery provides plenty of exciting spaces for mini adventures and daily discoveries.

**YOU ARE**
- Qualified to Level 3 Childcare
- Experienced in providing high-quality childcare for children aged 4 months - 5 years - ideally in a nursery, with some knowledge of health and safety
- Able to connect with children, co-workers and parents alike; provide stimulating indoor and outdoor activities; complete daily observations on the children in your care; and plan their next developmental steps in line with EYFS
- Just like us. Passionate about helping children grow to the best of their ability and having a whale of a time doing so

**THE UNRIVALLED REWARDS.**
- Competitive salary - earn up to £22,800
- Pay increase once qualified
- Pension
- 31 days holiday
- Can Purchase additional leave
- Holiday increase with length of service
- Good public transport links
- Cycle to work scheme
- Long-term career development opportunities
- Flexible working patterns
- Exciting variety of day-to-day activities, including messy and outdoor play
- Good quality resources and a modern environment
- A welcoming, caring and supportive culture
- Free tea and coffee
- Emotional wellbeing support package
- Fitness package
- Health support package
- 50% off Early Years Childcare
- Discounts across services: Daycamps, camping, parties and river hire

Discounts at YMCA Cafés: Fairthorne, Eastleigh and Andover
- **PLUS, **_**EARN AS YOU LEARN**

The YMCA are huge advocates of personal and professional development. When you work with us, you also benefit from:

- Access to 26 online professional development modules.
- Attain additional qualifications such as SENCO, Forest School qualification.
- Inspiring opportunities to work in different settings and share practice.

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

**Salary**: £19,760.00-£22,885.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- level 3 in childcare (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location



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