Early Years Educator (20902-0225)

About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Debbie Castle (nursery Manager) at debbie.castle@warwick.ac.uk.

This role will require an Enhanced DBS with Children's barred list.

If you are included on a child barred list, you will be breaking the law by applying for this role.

As a member of the university nursery team, you will play an essential role in supporting the children in our 2 – 3s room to help them to develop their early skills and confidence.

You will work 20.75 hours per week working between 9.15am and 1.30pm Monday – Thursday and between 9.15am and 1.00pm Friday. You will be a key person to a small group of children and will build a close relationship with these children and their families. Your responsibilities will include making observations on children’s play to inform your assessments of their development. Planning new and exciting activities to support the children’s learning and to enable them to reach their potential and preparing them for their move into our pre-school room. You will also be expected to participate in all activities with the children, including developing their independence and supporting their personal care.

We are increasingly welcoming children with additional needs and, ideally, you will have some experience of working with children who need a little more input to help them reach their potential.

As a grade 3 member of the team, you will have a pivotal role in the running of the room and supporting the senior practitioner room leader, this will involve some leadership responsibilities.

You may also be asked to mentor one of our apprentices.

About You
You must be a level 3 qualified Early Years Educator.

Your qualification must be recognised by the DfE on the approved qualifications list. You will have a proven record of excellence in working with children of all ages, in particular children aged 2 years and over. You will be an innovative and accomplished practitioner.

Proactive and resourceful, you will be a highly organised team player with excellent communication skills who is able to build relationships with children and their parents. You will also be able to demonstrate a willingness to participate in continuing professional development.

The nursery employs apprentices, and it would be an advantage if you have experience of supporting and mentoring apprentices with their level 2 and 3 training.

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 16th March 2025 at 11.55pm.

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