Ashton Vale Pre-School: Level 3 Early Years Educator

Ashton Vale, Bristol Both Term Time and All-Year Round Provision, non-profit Charity setting taking children between age 2 and 4

Job role:

We are currently seeking an Early Years Practitioner – key person. You should hold a relevant Childcare Level 3 qualification and ideally will have some experience of working in a Pre-School/Nursery environment, as well as a DBS registered on the Update Service.

You will initially join the playgroup team, caring for children aged 2 to 3 years old. You will be responsible for a small group of children, planning activities that meet EYFS requirements and Characteristics of Effective Learning. You will consider the children’s interests and ensure through play-based activities, observation and assessment, that the children continue to make progress in all areas of their learning.

You will be working in a small team and will liaise with parents and our management team. Your working hours will be Monday to Friday: 7.45 to 16.15, all- year round. You will be entitled to a 30-minute break and non-contact time to plan and update your children’s Learning Journeys

Candidates:

About you:

We’re looking for someone who is warm, nurturing, and full of energy to keep up with our youngest children.

Key Responsibilities – be able to:

• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Support the emotional, social, and physical development of each child
• Encourage children’s natural curiosity through both indoor and outdoor play and exploration
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Observe, monitor, and record children’s progress
• Contribute to the care and maintenance of the outdoor and indoor learning environments

Qualifications and experience required:

Essential:

• A relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
• A genuine love for working with children and learning
• A good understanding of the EYFS and child development
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• DBS on the update service

Desirable:

• Paediatric First Aid certification

Hours, Contract & Pay:

• Full Time – 40 hours per week – All-Year Round – Fixed
• Permanent

We offer:

• Competitive pay ~ Real Living Wage employer
• 4 weeks paid holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays [& an additional 4 days off during the Christmas period]
• Staff uniform [polo, t-shirt, jumper, hoody, fleece]
• A Pension Scheme, via SMART Pension,
• Online CPD through the Early Years Alliance, career progression
• Annual Pay Reviews

Response and application instructions:

Contact us for full details and an application pack:
ashtonvalepreschool@hotmail.co.uk.

Applications need to be in by the end of May and successful applicants will be interviewed in June. With a view to start in August. Late applications will be considered.

Visit our website to find out more about us – www.ashtonvalepreschool.co.uk

Ashton Vale Pre-School
Charity Number 1049791
OfSTED 106903