Early Years Practitioners Level 3

Early Years Practitioner Level 3

Join to apply for the Early Years Practitioners Level 3 role at YMCA Dulverton Group.

Salary: £26,280.00 per annum

Hours: 40 per week (all year round)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits:

• 1 night free stay at one of the YMCA Hotels
• 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 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, intellectually, 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:

• Experience of working with children under the age of 5 years.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills and ability to maintain clear and accurate records.
• Solution‑focused approach.
• Belief in the value and potential of children and young people as individuals and as a group.
• Natural empathy and passion for working with children.
• Team player but also able to work independently.
• 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 willingness to adapt to new challenges.

Qualifications:

• Hold a level 3 qualification or above relevant childcare qualification.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to learn.
• Working knowledge of health and safety and safeguarding best practice.

Notes: 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.