Early Years Educator

We are looking for a professional Early Years Pre-school team that provides a high quality, nurturing, fun and friendly environment for children aged between 2-5 years. To be a positive role model to children and assist the early years team in all aspects of care, supervision, education and play. To encourage and support children to fully reach their abilities and potential in a safe, positive, nurturing and happy environment. To be a key person for children, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework guidance.

Our Pre-school settings perfectly represent our mission to create places where all children can have fun and learn together through play. We are not a specialist SEND Pre-school setting, however we are able to provide support for children of all abilities, including disabled children and those with more complex needs. Embark on your journey with us! We’re seeking a nurturing Pre-school wizard to spark curiosity and put a smile on children’s faces. Join our team of dream-builders today!

Job description – Early Years Educator

Location: Farnham

Salary:  £21,900 – £22,812.50 FTE (£19,248.26 – £20,354.55 pro-rata inc. holiday)

BENEFITS – What is in it for you?

•  To work for an organisation who truly consider work life balance and have high
  expectations for our outcomes not only for those who use our services but for our
  teams as well.
• Free Training – We regularly invite all our staff to free training courses including
  Disability and Inclusion Awareness, Medication Administration, Safeguarding, First
  Aid, Makaton and more!
•  Free DBS – As we require all staff to have a DBS before they start with us, we have
  decided to offer this free of charge.
•  Pension & Health Care Cash Plan – All our staff have access to a NEST pension and
  Simply Health care plan

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent and be an advocate for all Preschool children. Ensuring that each child
  has the same opportunities within the Preschool environment.
• To attend to the educational, emotional and social needs of children in your care,
  as a key person making observations to inform planning and record keeping,
  liaising with parents, other staff, external professionals and SENCO about each
  child’s well-being and progress as appropriate.
•  To assist the Preschool Manager, Deputy Manager and whole team in all aspects of
  care and supervision of children who attend Challengers Preschool(s).
• To work co-operatively and closely with, and support all colleagues within the
  Preschool to ensure and maintain the safe and effective running of the Preschool –
  Sharing and passing on relevant knowledge and skills to the team in a supportive
  manner.
•  To assist the Preschool Manager and Deputy Manager to liaise with children,
  parents, teachers, schools and other professional involved with the children’s care.
• To assist the Preschool Team to maintain a clean, tidy, safe and secure site –
  treating buildings, structures, toys and equipment with respect and care. All
  damage to buildings, structures, toys or equipment must be reported to the
  Preschool Manager or Deputy Manager.

You’ll be great if you have:

• NNEB/ NVQ Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education (or equivalent
  qualification) or above.
• Experience of working within the early years sector and being a key person
• A passion for supporting all children to reach their full potential within an inclusive
  environment

ABOUT US – Challengers is a voluntary sector organisation providing play and leisure services to disabled
children and young people across Surrey, Hampshire, Richmond, Kingston, and Chichester. Our small and friendly Pre-school setting perfectly represent our mission to create placeswhere all children can have fun and learn together through play. We are not a specialistSEND Pre-school setting, however we are able to provide support for children of all abilities, including disabled children and children with more complex needs.

 

Challengers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The
successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory
references.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job – There is no such thing as the
perfect candidate. Challengers is a place where everyone can grow. We follow equal
opportunities so however, you identify and whatever your background you bring with you, please
apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day
We are looking for the right person, so applications will be assessed as they come in and
interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Closing Date – 19/8/24
Interview Date – 22/8/24

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