• Early Years Educator based in Nottingham.
  
  
  Hours: 30 hours, term time
  
  
  Salary: £15,855 per annum inclusive of annual leave
  
  
  MAIN DUTIES:
  
  Working with children.
  
  1. Act as a key person to a group of children, to meet children’s learning and development needs.
  
  2. To plan for children’s learning and development needs by providing stimulating and age-appropriate play and learning experiences both indoors and outdoors.
  
  3. Carry out observations to establish children’s individual development, general health and well-being needs. Using the nursery management information system, maintain a consistent standard of observation and assessment records, including the 2-Year-Old progress check.
  
  4. To supervise children, assessing risk, to protect them from dangerous or harmful situations.
  
  5. Encourage and foster positive relationships with parents, carers and guardians to work in partnership to meet children’s individual needs. Offer support and guidance and ensure parents/carers are regularly involved in discussion about their child’s progress.
  
  6. To be aware of any special educational needs or disability a child may have and work with other staff as appropriate to ensure each child’s individual needs are known and met.
  
  7. To provide a learning environment that is free from discrimination where each child is listened to, valued and respected.
  
  8. To assist in the preparation of snacks, ensuring that all children’s dietary and cultural needs are met, and consideration is given to allergy requirements.
  
  
  PERSON SPECIFICATION:
  
  Essential Criteria
  
  1. It is a statutory requirement that: “staff have a sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of children in their care.” Section 3.26, EYFS
  
  2. A minimum level 3 qualification in a full and relevant early years education and childcare qualification (or equivalent) and a commitment to obtaining further qualifications as appropriate.
  
  3. Current working experience of the childcare and early years sector.
  
  4. A sound understanding of child development and the ability to meet children’s needs, considering the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures and equality & diversity considerations.
  
  5. The ability to carry out quality observations using Nursery Management Information Systems in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
  
  6. Ability to communicate verbally, this includes the ability to establish rapport and credibility with external agencies, mothers, fathers and guardians and other carers.
  
  7. Ability to communicate in writing by being able to produce clear, accurate and well written reports and correspondence in English,
  
  8. Ability to work effectively as a member of the team.
  
  9. An ability to engage positively with parents, carers and guardians.
  
  10. Good customer awareness.
  
  11. To be aware of the harmful impact on children of discriminatory experiences and ensure that children feel valued and respected as individuals with unique needs.
  
  12. Commitment to young children and families.
  
  13. Friendly, flexible approach.
  
  14. Ability to work as a member of a team and on own initiative.
  
  15. Demonstrable detailed knowledge of current legislation relevant to the Early Years
  
  

     
  
  

     
  
  
  

Job Benefits:

• 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
• Access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders that provides additional support to staff.
• After three full years: two extra days to basic entitlement After five full years: three extra days to basic entitlement (pro rata for part-time staff)
• An extra day’s leave on or around your birthday each year to support your wellbeing.
• An introduction payment of £300 paid to staff that refer successful candidates to apply for a role with the Alliance.
• Childcare and Early Education Discount
• Staff have access Educare which provides high-quality, concise and easy to use safeguarding and duty of care e-learning courses.

Job Certifications:

• Level 3 in childcare or above