Early Years Educator

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for an Early Years Educator to work full-time based in a Residential home in Hayes.

The salary for this permanent Early Years Educator role is £27,030

Main Duties:

• To assist in the planning, delivery and evaluation of activities that support young children's learning, development and health ensuring consistency of high quality provision
• To assist in the provision of a stimulating learning environment that encourages children to learn and develop through play
• No direct supervisory responsibility however there may be requirement to assist in induction and training of peers and new employees
• To demonstrate understanding of the Council's Customer Care Standards and ensure that these standards are met in order to deliver the Council vision of 'putting our residents first'
• Working as part of a team, to assist in the planning and delivery of appropriate activities that are conducive to supporting the learning and development of young children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage;
• To ensure all children's activities are set up with appropriate toys and equipment, ensuring a risk assessment is completed and updated regularly;
• To provide a stimulating learning environment both inside and out, that encourages children to learn and develop through play;
• To observe and record children's learning and achievements, noting areas of development where children may need additional support and share these with the child's key-carer;
• To ensure an extensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policy and procedure and to report to the Nursery Manager any concerns about children;
• To support the nursery team in delivering a service that is sensitive to the needs of the children, parents and carers from different social and cultural backgrounds;
• To raise parent/carers awareness of the needs of the developing child and to model and share good practice;
• To give consideration to the physical and emotional needs of all children in the nursery's care;
• To ensure support is given to parent/carers as appropriate for instance e.g. parenting skills and behaviour management;
• To ensure that work is carried out in line with all relevant statutory children's legislation and comply with Ofsted standards and registration;
• To work co-operatively as part of a team;
• To report health and safety hazards to the appropriate health and safety officer;
• To be familiar with accident and emergency procedures and understand the importance of reporting accidents and incidents;
• To provide immediate first aid and comfort to sick or injured children as a trained paediatric first aider;
• To assist in the preparation of healthy snacks and drinks for the children;
• To support the children with their individual care needs, e.g. feeding, toileting as appropriate and in accordance with centre policies;
• To maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene for the children (including changing of clothes and nappies as required), equipment and environment;
• To assist in carrying out laundry and cleaning duties as necessary
• Maintain knowledge of the current Team Plan and understanding of own contribution in order to ensure delivery of this plan
• To demonstrate cost-consciousness and identify any cost effective changes to own way of working
• To identify and suggest any improvements to current ways of working in order to deliver a more efficient and effective service for families
• Front line professional staff across the children's centre programme, health and the voluntary sector
• Complete other reasonable tasks in order to fulfil role purpose or as required by management
• Delivery of agreed PADA objectives

Requirements of this job:

• Early Years and Childcare qualifications at level 2 or above e.g. NVQ Level 2/3, CACHE Certificate/Diploma in Childcare and Education or NNEB or equivalent
• Paediatric First Aid qualification Level 3
• Evidence of CPD
• Ability to work flexibly across sites to meet the needs of the service - postholder will be assigned to one establishment but will work across a locality
• Experience of planning and carrying out care, play and learning programmes for groups of young children, including children under three, appropriate to their needs and developmental stage
• Experience of delivering childcare provision for children under five
• Experience of working with families with complex needs
• Experience of working with children with additional needs
• Experience of planning sessions to make best use of available resources
• Excellent knowledge of early childhood development and practice including the Early Years Stage Foundation Stage
• Knowledge of current legislation and procedures relating to the Children Act 1989, Childcare Act 2006, OfSTED regulations and inspection frameworks
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with children, their families and the wider community
• Ability to use a sensitive approach in talking with parents regarding their child's development, parenting approaches, and/or their basic skills' needs
• A sound knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team in order to provide the best service to the children and their families
• Ability to use ICT and learn relevant systems as required
• "Can do" positive attitude
• Demonstrates a commitment to changing work practices and processes, and a willingness to try new ways of working or thinking
• Takes responsibility and delivers results
• Adapts to changing demands to ensure that objectives are met, overcoming problems and making well considered decisions