Carols Kidz Care, Bedlington.
Part time / Term time /Full time
SEPTEMBER START
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Years Educator to join our childcare team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the development and well-being of young children within a nurturing and stimulating environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop.
Duties and responsibilities
- Follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure
- Operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members
- Keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share these with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life
- Support all staff and engage in maintaining a good staff team
- Liaise with and support parents and other family members
- Be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.
- Be flexible within working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. preparation of snacks, meals, cleaning equipment etc.
- Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the nursery’s vision is fulfilled
- Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the Manager
- Look upon the nursery, as a “whole” to consider where your skills can be best utilised. Be constantly aware of the individual needs of all children
- Ensure someone known and agreed by the nursery and parent collects the child
- Respect the confidentiality of all information received.
Specific childcare tasks
- Prepare and complete activities to suit each individual child's stage of development and interests
- Develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key person/worker
- Ensure that meal times are a time of pleasant social sharing
- Wash and change children as required
- Ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
- Ensure a poorly child is treated appropriately and management is notified immediately
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs
- Provide a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history
- Be aware of the community profile of the nursery and uphold its standards at all times, both within work hours and outside.
Requirements
- Must hold a full and relevant childcare/early years qualification.
- Proven experience working with children within a nursery or early childhood setting, is desirable.
- Must have a good understanding and knowledge of the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, safeguarding, and child protection
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while demonstrating initiative.
- Passionate about child development with a caring, patient, and nurturing approach.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing needs within the nursery environment. This role is ideal for individuals committed to making a positive impact on young children's lives through quality early years education and care.
Various positions available
Part time / Term time/ Full time positions available, hours negotiable
Starting salary for level 3 qualified £13.25 (aged 21+) and £11.40 (under 21) with the opportunity for progression.
Benefits include:
- discounted childcare
- employee of the month
- employee incentive package
- additional days holiday for your birthday
Carols Kidz Care is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to safeguarding children. Any offers of employment will be subject to references and enhanced DBS checks.
Please note this position to start in September
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
