Early Years Practitioner

This Early Years Practitioner opportunity with YMCA Fairthorne Manor is built around embrace the variety of each day, use initiative to keep children engaged and support their emotional needs as they arise. It would suit someone who can bring warm, reliable, and clear in communication to the role.

How the role is set up

Early Years Financial Incentive Scheme, we can now offer a £1000 payment to eligible new or returning staff, funded by the Department for Education. Campsite and activities discounts at YMCA Fairthorne Manor: campsite, river hire, activities, daycamps30% discount on food in Cafes: Fairthorne, Eastleigh and Andover.

Where someone would start

Embrace the variety of each day, use initiative to keep children engaged and support their emotional needs as they arise. Assisting in ensuring that the Nursery is a safe environment for children. Supporting 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.

What helps someone build confidence

Warm, reliable, and clear in communication.

What is expected

• Level 2/3 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.
• Access to 26 online professional development modules.

Job details

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays FTE, increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 days a year).
• Day camps discounts: 1 week free and 1 week at 50% per child per annum.
• Good quality resources and a modern environment.

Requirements mentioned

• DBS check
• First Aid