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Senior Early Years Practitioner
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Senior Early Years Practitioner
Another Place, The Lake
Location: Watermillock, Penrith, CA11 0LP, United Kingdom
Job Type: Part Time / Full Time
Experience Required: 1 Year
Pay: £13.25 / Hour
Skills: NVQ L3 (or equivalent) in early years education and childcare
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Description
Senior Level 3 Early Years & Childcare Practitioner | Outdoor Learning and Play in Ullswater, Lake District | Full-time
Offering monthly tips, free paddleboard hire, discounted meals, and free team parking, all on the shores of Ullswater with one unforgettable view.
We operate a team bus operating daily between Penrith train station and our hotel, making this role suitable for non-drivers.
Why you'll love it
- £13.25 per hour, plus a monthly share of hotel tips
- Daily team transport from Penrith train station to the hotel
- A beautiful lakeside working environment
- Outdoor learning and play as part of everyday life
- A varied role working with children across a wide age range
- A supportive team where you're encouraged to bring your ideas to our sessions, making each day different
- Less time spent on paperwork and more time working directly with children
- Free onsite parking
- Discounts on hotel stays, restaurants, spa treatments, and lake activities
- Your birthday off after 12 months of service, plus You Days for volunteering and learning new skills
- A healthcare cash plan after six months
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training and development guided by you
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What you'll be doing
Every day is different in our Kids' Zone. You'll create engaging experiences that encourage children to explore, be curious, and have fun, both indoors and outdoors. You'll:
- Plan and deliver engaging play and learning activities for children aged 6 months to 12 years
- Create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Support children's safety, wellbeing, and development
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and Ofsted requirements
- Complete essential daily records and handovers
- Work a rota including some weekends, evenings, and bank holidays
- Have the opportunity to provide additional paid babysitting for hotel guests, if desired
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What we're looking for
You'll have:
- A recognised Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification or equivalent that meets Ofsted requirements (you can check your qualifications at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-an-early-years-qualification)
- Experience working in an early years or childcare setting
- A good understanding of safeguarding, child development, health, and safety
- Excellent communication skills
- A calm, positive, and flexible approach
- A genuine passion for helping children learn through play
Hospitality experience isn't essential in this role - we're more interested in your childcare experience, personality, and enthusiasm. An enhanced DBS check will be completed as part of the employment process.
Ready for something different? If you're a qualified childcare professional looking for a role where you can spend more time with children, embrace outdoor learning, and work somewhere truly special, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover childcare at Another Place, The Lake - where we make amazing places come alive.
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