Early Years Practitioner, Kings nursery, Malmesbury

Who we are?

YMCA Brunel Group is an independent, locally governed and managed charity operating in Mendip, Bath, Bristol, Wiltshire and South Somerset. We are part of the international YMCA movement. Our mission is to create supportive, inclusive and energising communities, where people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.

Our activities include:

Accommodation for over 700 people every year who are at risk of being homeless, who are on low incomes, experience barriers to work, or young people in need of high levels of support, who have often experienced trauma and difficult times in their lives. We don't just provide a bed, we support people holistically and continually seek to help our residents gain the training, skills and confidence to lead independent lives.

A Health & Wellbeing centre in Bath, a community facility with a fully kitted out gym, functional fitness areas and extensive class programme.

Two commercial hostels in Bath and Bristol which help us cover our central costs.

Twelve youth clubs for young people aged 10-19, including 4 young carers groups, providing a space where they can have dedicated time to talk to trusted youth workers, access relevant information about issues that concern them, and develop their social networks.

Eight Ofsted registered Nurseries, providing spaces for up to 360 children where they are given opportunities and experiences that will set them up for their educational journeys and prepare them for their lives ahead.

What does the job entail?

You will assist with the provision of a secure, caring and comfortable environment that nurtures the physical, emotional and cognitive development of children so that they can learn through experiences. You will also liaise with families, colleagues and professionals for the benefit of the child in the setting.

What skills will the successful candidate need?

_You will hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in childcare or early childhood studies or you are a qualified level 2 practitioner working towards your level 3._

What we offer

Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

20% discount off the cost of childcare at our childcare settings

Staff get a fully inclusive membership of our health & wellbeing centre in Bath for the heavily discounted price of GBP15/month

Access to online gym classes for free

Staff events and a staff intranet where stories, news and updates are shared across the department.

o a corporate discount for our staff at Fusion Lifestyle who have gyms in the Mendip / Somerset area at GBP38 rather than GBP48 a month

YMCA Brunel Group is an inclusive organisation and the post requires a shared commitment to equality and diversity.

Location

This role will be based at Kings Nursery in Malmesbury, Wiltshire.

Hours

40 hours per week over 5 days, all year round.

Contract type

Permanent role.

Rate of Pay

GBP11 per hour or GBP22,880 per year for a qualified Level 3

GBP10.42 per hour or GBP21,673 per year for a qualified Level 2

If you would like to apply for any of our current vacancies you will need to fill out one of our application forms on line.

To know more about what YMCA Brunel do and to apply please visit our website:

_YMCA Brunel Group is committed to follow safer recruitment guidelines and all candidates will have to demonstrate full employment history, give 2 good references and be DBS checked. In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process._

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From GBP21,673.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave

Childcare

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Free fitness classes

Gym membership

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site gym

Sick pay

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

School type:

Day nursery

Work Location: In person