Early Years Educator

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Early Years Educator to join our team.

MAIN DUTIES:

· To meet children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs by providing stimulating and age-appropriate play and learning opportunities in the nursery.

· To safeguard children at all times and follow safeguarding policies and procedures in line with company policies. To safeguard children’s welfare and help to build their confidence and self-esteem.

· To supervise the children where appropriate and to protect them from dangerous or harmful situations.

· Contribute to a high level of care that will enhance the children’s general health and well-being.

· To share with parents/carers how their child’s session progressed, always starting the discussion with a positive comment.

· To be aware of any special needs a child may have and to familiarise oneself with relevant play and learning plans.

· To arrange and attend parents’/carers’ meetings and allow a two-way discussion on child’s progress.

· To share progress of children with relevant keyworker and contribute any ideas to informal & formal planning sessions.

· To contribute to and attend his/her staff appraisal.

· To attend regular team meetings & produce observation reports as required.

· To share any child protection concerns immediately.

· To attend any conferences, training events or meetings as identified by the Manager.

· To ensure adherence to nursery’s code of practice on confidentiality.

· To be aware of the nursery’s Policies and Procedures.

· To keep up to date with current good practice.

· To perform any other duties as deemed necessary by the Manager.

Essential Criteria:

· Willingness to learn.

* Level 3 Childcare qualification

· Previous experience with young children.

· Willingness to undertake training leading to a recognised childcare qualification.

· Commitment to equal opportunities.

· Commitment to young children and families.

· Friendly, flexible approach.

Desirable:

· Experience of working with young children.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

School type:

• Day nursery

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BSB EYE