Qualified Early Years Educator @ Lyn Acomb

**Description of the Early Years Educator Role**

At LYN, our employees are expected to uphold our core values: Create, Learn & Grow. These values should be reflected in all aspects of their work.

**Context and Purpose of the Role**

The role of the Educator is to support all children in our care. The educator should be an inspiring, compassionate, kind, and caring individual who seeks to motivate and educate.

**Reports to**:
The Management Team

**Responsibilities of the Deputy Nursery Manager**:
**General Responsibilities**
- Provide equal opportunities to all children regardless of their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background. In particular, address situations where racism or discrimination is displayed, supporting children’s well-being at all times.
- Support the needs of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities via specialist programs, making the Company’s admission policy as inclusive as possible. Identify a suitable individual for training to support this.
- Develop and maintain the nursery environment and equipment to ensure it provides a clean, safe, high-quality learning environment that offers children a wide range of experiences, aligning with the Company's mission statement.
- Maintain appropriate records and administration systems, including information on children’s families, staffing, registers, health and safety, and sickness records, ensuring confidentiality.
- Implement Health & Safety policies within the nursery with support from the Health and Safety Consultant. Maintain required standards of cleanliness and hygiene, ensure risk assessments are in place, environments and equipment are properly maintained, and best practices are communicated and promoted throughout the nursery.
- Foster an ethos of reflective practice across the nursery and use this information to develop and support development plans addressing areas identified for improvement across the nursery and for individuals.
- Follow the guidance issued in the Company’s Operational Plan, Policies and Procedures, and Staff Handbook, ensuring its implementation throughout the nursery.
- Collaborate with the management & leadership team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.
- Attend meetings and training as necessary to foster your own professional development and ensure the smooth operation of the nursery.
- Take necessary action to ensure the smooth running of the setting and the safety and well-being of children, parents, and colleagues.
- Provide excellent care and education to all children and take responsibility for your key family. Work as a team to ensure all learning development is recorded and children’s care needs are met and communicated to all.
- This list is not exhaustive, and all employees are expected to support any area of the business.

**Required Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge**
- Experience and qualifications are desirable.
- Knowledge of the EYFS and high-quality early years practice, including statutory requirements, theorists, and current research.
- Knowledge of and commitment to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities, and SEN/Inclusion.

**Skills and Abilities**
- Ability to work compassionately and caring.
- Team player with a flexible, considerate, kind, and resilient approach.
- Approachable with high-level interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate and inspire others.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Teamwork, respect, and a passion for the role and company.

**Physical Requirements**

The following job requirements may need to be performed, with or without reasonable accommodations:

- Kneeling - Bending - Sitting on the floor - Pushing/Pulling - Jumping
- Running - Dancing - Sweeping - Singing
- Standing - Twisting at the waist - Raising arms above the head
- Rising from kneeling/sitting position - Lifting and carrying children up to the age of 5.

**Safer Recruitment Statement**

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children in our care. All applicants must be willing to undergo effective child protection and safeguarding screening. This includes:

- References from previous employers, a DBS check, and registration with the Update service.
- Compliance with sections 15-25 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom of Great Britain).
- All our posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, all convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared.
- Declaration of any social care involvement with your own family.

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

Pay: From £11.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- Discounted or free food

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

School type:

- Day nursery
- Preschool
- Primary school

Application question(s):

- Level 2 or 3