YMCA Trinity Group
Early Years Educator Level 3
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YMCA Trinity Group - Childcare
'Inspiring communities, transforming young lives'
Permanent Vacancy Early Years Educator Level 3
24 hours per week, Term time only
Job Reference: EYE-WL-TTO
Location: YMCA Childcare, Lowestoft. Initially based at YMCA Childcare Water Lane, NR32.
YMCA Trinity Group is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Early Years Educator to join our vibrant childcare setting in Lowestoft.
At YMCA Childcare, we have an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Educator to join our nurturing team, initially based within our 2-4-year-old room, helping children learn, grow, and thrive.
Are you excited about sparking curiosity, inspiring little imaginations, and helping children learn through play? We’re searching for a fun, creative Early Years Educator to join our cheerful, supportive team.
As an Early Years Educator, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the room and ensuring a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children.
What You’ll Do:
- Supporting the day-to-day running of the room
- Providing high-quality learning experiences in line with the EYFS
- Working as part of a friendly, experienced, and supportive team
- Using your initiative while also taking direction when needed
- Bringing creativity, vision, and enthusiasm to your practice
Are You the One We’re Looking For?
Can you…
- Sing out of tune with confidence in a room full of giggling children?
- Be a pirate on Monday and a doctor on Tuesday?
- Dive into messy play with enthusiasm?
- Recite The Very Hungry Caterpillar from memory?
- Get genuinely excited about a child’s learning milestone?
- Share ideas and bring them to life with your team?
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What You’ll Need:
- Qualified with full and relevant Early Years qualifications, or equivalent, minimum Level 3
- A minimum of two years post-qualifying experience
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
- Great IT skills and a collaborative spirit
In line with safer recruitment processes, successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, facilitated and paid for by YMCA Trinity Group.
Days and Hours
This role is contracted for 24 hours per week and is term-time only.
The working pattern is Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:45am - 4:15pm
A 30-minute unpaid break is included each day.
Salary and Benefits
£13,462.35
Additional Benefits We Offer Include:
- Reduced childcare costs for employees' own children
- 5 weeks holiday & public holiday allowance (Pro rata)
- Paid day off allocated for your Birthday (dependant on staff rota)
- Development and Internal Progression opportunities
- Your DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid as part of your onboarding
- Induction programme and additional career development opportunities
- Competitive rates of pay and company pension, plus access for YMCA Trinity staff and their immediate families to our Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date
Applications are assessed on a regular basis, therefore early application is advised. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy when roles are filled.
Contact Us
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact;
Bethany Nichols: Childcare Manager
Email: Bethany.Nichols@ymcatrinity.org.uk / recruitment@ymcatrinity.org.uk
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How To Apply
To apply, please visit our Work With Us page on the company website and complete the full application form.
As part of our safer recruitment process, applicants are required to complete the application form in full, including details of referees and any gaps in employment
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Additional Information
Please note YMCA Trinity Group does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK.
Unless stated otherwise, we do require an application form, completed in full, should you wish to be considered for a role with YMCA Trinity Group. Applications are scored against the relevant job description. CV’s will not be considered as an application.
Occasionally we fill a role sooner than expected, we reserve the right to withdraw vacancies before an advertised closing date. Early application is advised. An email will be sent to confirm receipt of applications, please contact us if you have a problem submitting your application.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
Ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals is paramount to our mission. As such, we are committed to upholding rigorous safeguarding practices in all aspects of our work. Join us in making a meaningful difference while adhering to the highest standards of care and protection for those we serve.
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