Early Years Support Practitioner

Overview

What we are looking for in you

Are you passionate about childcare? Would you like a career where every day you make a difference in the lives of children and families? Would you like to give the next generation the best start in life?

We are looking for a caring and dedicated person to join our fantastic team and help us ignite children’s curiosity and ensure every child thrives. You’ll play a crucial role in helping children meet developmental milestones through engaging activities. You’ll collaborate with the team to provide activities that inspire creativity in the children under your care.

Each of our nurseries and preschools are unique and designed to meet the needs of each child. Meadowside Preschool is on the West Leigh Infant Primary School site in Backwell and has its own outdoor space and direct access to the school playing fields. This gives children ample opportunities to explore and learn, through a Play-based, Child Led curriculum which focuses upon being outdoors.

• This post is for a designated 1:1 member of staff supporting individual children within the setting who need SEN support.
• While you are responsible for working on a 1:1 basis with specific children, you will at times also be required to work as part of a team and with other children in the environment, supporting the staff team where required.
• Contract details: 12 month contract, but could end sooner depending on funding. The role is for 24 hours a week over 4 days, Term Time only.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team and exploring opportunities with YMCA Dulverton Group. At YMCA Dulverton Group, we are not just a charity; we are a dynamic and vibrant local community committed to fostering supportive, inclusive, and empowering environments. Our mission is to cultivate communities where young people can authentically belong, actively contribute, and truly thrive.

We deliver life changing services to over 10,000 children, young people and families across Somerset and Devon every year. We focus on 6 key areas of work, including Support and Advice, Housing, Family and Youth Work, YMCA Gym, Training and Education and Our Hotels.

We regularly adapt our services to help ensure we meet the needs of our community and the strategic priorities of the local authority. We strive to provide a consistent supply of high-quality housing and effective support.

Our employees are on board with our constantly evolving organisation, and are dedicated to changing the lives of those who utilise our services. If the prospect of contributing to youth development, fostering positive community impact, and making a meaningful difference resonates with you, we would like to learn more about how your skills and passion align with our mission, aim and values.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We are striving to be a care leaver friendly employer, and because of this, if you wish to disclose that you are care experienced, we guarantee you an interview as long as you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Following this, we also offer constructive feedback on your application process.