YMCA East Surrey

Job purpose: The Early Years Educator/Practitioner will deliver the highest quality of care and curriculum in line with Ofsted guidelines. They will inspire by delivering an exciting, child-led, play-based curriculum. An opportunity to join our wonderful, community-focused preschool at the YMCA Sovereign Centre in Reigate. We are looking for individuals who are experienced and passionate about working in Early Years to join our caring and committed team. Hours of work: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 to 15:00, term time only. 4 or 5 day roles available. Location: YMCA Pre-School, Sovereign Centre, Slipshatch Road, Reigate RH2 8HA Salary / pay rate: Early Years Educator Level 3 Qualified £17,907.12 (based on 5 days/week, term time only) Main Responsibilities: To provide a diverse range of experiences for children to learn through play To provide high standards of customer service to children, parents and other stakeholders To work in cooperation with other team members, to provide a caring supportive environment in which children can thrive To act as a key worker for a group of individual children. Keeping development records up to date and working in partnership with parents, to support each key child s development To observe key children and plan for each child s next steps of development on a weekly basis To liaise with parents/carers to ensure each individual child s needs are recognised and met To report termly to the Pre School for each key child s age and stage To report any safeguarding concerns to the Pre School Manager and support them with safeguarding for the setting Comply with the organisation s childcare policies and procedures Take part in training and development for own knowledge and understanding Maintain excellent working relationships with parents, staff and other agencies. Acting as a good role model to children and other staff members To attend regular staff meetings Follow YMCAES safeguarding, child protection and safer working practice policies at all times, taking any concerns regarding health or/and wellbeing to your line manager or senior management To ensure that any information regarding a child, their family or another member of staff is kept completely confidential Act in the interests of your own safety & the safety of others at all times Undertake any other duties and responsibilities reasonably requested by the management of the organisation Report to your line manager any potential risks to which YMCAES is or may be exposed Benefits: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half-price YMCA childcare for dependents. There is free parking available at all sites. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme. Pension - There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request Closing date & interviews: Applications will be assessed upon receipt. YMCA East Surrey is committed to providing and creating equality of opportunity, inclusion, and valuing diversity. As an organisation, we believe reflecting the diversity of the local community and wider society brings a variety of ideas, perspectives, and experiences that create a productive work environment. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. YMCA East Surrey is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment we implement a range of Safer Recruitment procedures including DBS Checks to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded. Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us

We are recruiting for an Out of School Childcare Leader to join our Out of School Childcare team. The role is for a Fixed Term Contract until July 2026. You will be responsible for leading and delivering a programme of Ofsted registered Breakfast and After School Clubs, offering a range of free play opportunities as well as structured programmes. The post holder will lead a team of playworkers and volunteers, to ensure that the service provided is of high quality and appropriate for the varying children who attend. This role requires someone with Level 2/3 qualification in childcare, play work or equivalent or be willing to undertake this level of training upon employment. You must have a minimum of 2 years experience of working in a childcare setting. Working Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday-Friday 7.15am to 9am and 2.45pm to 6pm Term time only with optional role in holidays. Applications can be considered as a mixture of a job share for doing Breakfast and After School Clubs or just doing Breakfast Club only or Afterschool Club only. If you re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. Key responsibilities: To lead the delivery of St Joseph s Breakfast and After School Club. To work with individual children to offer a range of free play opportunities, as well as a structured programme of social, play and leisure activities to the varying ages and needs of the children attending the service To build trusting relationships with parents and families, checking that we have the correct information about the children that attend and ensuring that children are collected by authorised people only. To ensure that parents and carers are kept informed of incidents/accidents or other issues relating to their children. To work with the Out of School Childcare team to help promote the YMCA schemes so that attendance figures reach agreed targets in line with budgets. This includes sending weekly photos of children with the appropriate consent to the team. To ensure that all practices within the setting adhere to the Safeguarding Children policy, as well as meeting OFSTED requirements, so that the service offered is of a safe and high standard. To be responsible for the health and safety of children attending all sessions, including carrying out risk assessments and ensuring risk assessment checklists are completed daily. To ensure that resources are well looked after, and to inform the OOSC Senior Coordinator if extra resources are required. To ensure that appropriate care plans and risk assessments are carried out for children with additional needs and for those on the EYFS register. Where necessary, to administer First Aid for children who have had an accident, as well as medication for children with health issues, ensuring appropriate training has been completed beforehand. To ensure that all children and young people are made to feel valued and enabled to develop and improve self-esteem self-confidence and positive experiences. To lead a team of playworkers and volunteers, and to ensure that the service provided is of high quality and appropriate for the varying children who attend. When the OSCC Senior Coordinator is not available, to act as the responsible person in charge of the setting. To be flexible in order to meet the needs of service, including when required also working at other Y-Kids Afterschool clubs to help provide cover. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities reasonably requested by the OOSC Senior Coordinator and/or Childcare and children s activities Senior Manager. BENEFITS: Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity Discounted childcare for permanent employees Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card Cycle to Work Scheme 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme On site parking Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children s and Adult s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.