Early Years Worker

Due to staff progression, an exciting opportunity have arisen in our Cubs & Kits Daycare Nursery and Pre-School for us to recruit a 37 hours per week Early Years Worker post, based at our Berwick Family Hub.

We are looking for individuals who have good communication skills, are self-motivated, reliable and enjoy working as part of a busy team. You will have had experience of working with babies/children 6months - 4 years old, in an Early Years setting, hold a minimum level 3 Early Years qualification, have a sound understanding of child development and the needs of young children along with a good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and Practice. You will also be competent completing children's assessments and working and communicating with families and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.

This is a fixed term post. Although it is a advertised as full time, we would be willing to accept applications from candidates looking for 18.5 hours., We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including: 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality Further information
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