Early Years Alliance Hiring for Flexible Early Years Educator Job at Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England Full Time

We are recruiting additional early years staff to join our team of flexi workers covering the Bradford District, to work as required in our crèches and stay and play sessions.

Applicants should be available to work flexibly across most of the week, sometimes at short notice, and be prepared to travel to a range of different venues across the area.

• 28 pro-rata days annual leave
• employer and employee contribution pension scheme
• regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities.

Main duties:

• To provide high-quality play and learning experiences for young children in a range of settings and venues.
• To develop an understanding of the duties and routines of the day, within the service, and be aware of the security procedures of the venue(s) and manage the arrival and departure of each child safety.
• To contribute to a high level of care that will enhance the children’s general health, safety and well-being and to ensure that all toys, equipment and environment are suitable, clean and safe at all times.
• To contribute towards observations to enhance children’s development, general health and well-being, and liaise with parents to exchange information about their children.
• To be fully aware of all the Alliance’s operational policies and procedures and ensure they are implemented at all times.

Essential criteria:

• A minimum of a relevant Level 2 childcare qualification.
• Relevant recent working experience with young children to a high standard.
• It is a statutory requirement that staff have a sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of children in their care.
• Ability to communicate with professional colleagues and with parents and carers.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate and well-written reports and correspondence in English, e.g. for observations, behavioural and development records.
• A commitment to equal opportunities and to be aware of the harmful impact on children of discriminatory experiences and ensure that children feel valued and respected for who they are.