Early Years Educator
2 days ago
Glasgow
Early Years Educator Hours: 35-40 hours per week Salary: £14.00 per hour Reporting to: Room Lead About the Role We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and committed Early Years Educator to join our early years team. The successful candidate will take responsibility for a key group of children within the appropriate staff-to-child ratio, supporting their individual development, learning and wellbeing. You will have a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, safeguarding and effective practice within an early years setting. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Key Responsibilities • Take responsibility for a key group of children within the appropriate staff-to-child ratio, supporting their individual development, learning and wellbeing., • Plan and support engaging experiences that promote children's development and encourage curiosity, confidence and a positive attitude towards learning., • Promote positive behaviour and support children to develop positive relationships and social skills., • Maintain accurate daily routines and longer-term developmental, observational and pastoral records using the setting's online management system., • Record and update developmental observations, linking these to the relevant EYFS developmental statements and Characteristics of Effective Learning., • Prepare termly written reports on the development, progress and attainment of key children within agreed deadlines., • Ensure all children in your care are safe, happy, well cared for and fully included in the life of the setting., • Develop positive, professional and trusting relationships with children, parents and carers., • Act as a buddy/key person where required, helping to provide continuity and consistency of care across the room., • Communicate relevant information, incidents and updates appropriately and professionally to parents and carers., • Be attentive to individual children's needs during mealtimes, including dietary requirements, allergies and medical needs, ensuring relevant information is kept up to date., • Work effectively as part of the wider early years team and communicate relevant information to colleagues and senior staff., • Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene and cleanliness at all times, following relevant policies, procedures and risk assessments., • Contribute positively to the ethos, values and culture of the setting., • Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role. Essential Qualifications • Early Years NVQ Level 3 or above, or an equivalent recognised qualification., • GCSE Grade 4 or above, or equivalent, in English and Mathematics. Desirable Qualifications • Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification., • Paediatric First Aid Certificate. Skills, Experience and Personal Attributes The successful candidate will demonstrate: • A good understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child development., • The ability to create a happy, stimulating, challenging and effective learning environment., • A positive, nurturing and child-centred approach., • The ability to encourage and inspire children's enthusiasm for learning., • Excellent organisational and time-management skills., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • The ability to work effectively and positively as part of a team., • A proactive, flexible and positive 'can-do' attitude., • Warmth, patience and the ability to build positive relationships with children, colleagues, parents and carers., • A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children., • An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and professional conduct., • A commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety, hygiene and cleanliness., • A willingness to contribute positively to the overall ethos and values of the setting. JBRP1_UKTJ