In order to be considered for this role, you must be enrolled on a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship, or completed your L2 Early Years Prectioner course/apprenticeship, possess a positive “can do” attitude with a willingness to work flexibly and demonstrate a clear interest and enthusiasm for child-led early years education. Ideally, you should also have some experience of working with young children who are multilingual, have English as an additional Language (EAL) or children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).
To be successful in this role you will:
Be enthusiastic about early years and learning through play.
Support children’s learning and development through effective observation and quality, ‘in-the-moment’ teaching.
Plan exciting opportunities for children with a variety of learning styles and needs, including children with ASD.
Have a good understanding of the EYFS, child development and safeguarding requirements.
Be a friend, a playmate, a safe and trusted person for the children.
Be approachable and professional in your partnerships.
Be collaborative, flexible and empathetic as part of a team approach.
This position involves working across the full age range of 6 months to 5 years, requiring the successful candidate to be adaptable and confident.Training:Venue: The Sheffield College: City Campus, Granville Road, Sheffield, S2 2RL.
Attendance: Day release.
Training Outcome:To be discussed and agreed.Employer Description:We exist to represent, support and enhance the lives of our members. We’ve done so since 1906. We are an independent charity and work closely with the University to achieve a world-class student experience. We’ve got a fantastic modern building featuring cafes, two shops, four bars, an advice centre, an activities and sports zone, where students can join over 400 sports clubs and societies. There’s something different happening in the SU every day: from club nights to film screenings, live music, theatrical performances and fascinating talks. We offer a relaxed space for students to take time out. We also have a nursery and offer childcare. We’ve been rated the best Students’ Union in the UK by the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey for ten years running!
Creating a more diverse team:
Sheffield Students’ Union is committed to creating a fairer, more equal, more inclusive, more diverse and liberated workforce. Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff members are currently under-represented at Sheffield Students' Union
What we are currently doing to create an inclusive workplace -
● Equality, Diversity and Inclusion working group and staff network ● Flexible working arrangements ● Inclusive policies and procedures
We want to support you to do your best during the application process, so please do get in touch at su-people@sheffield.ac.uk with any questions you may have. Additionally, if you have a disability, mental health condition or any other additional needs (such as dyslexia, autism or anxiety), please do let us know so we can tailor the process to suit you.Working Hours :Monday - Friday: Between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Responsible for providing the best possible standards of care and education, as well as ensuring the environment is safe and secure, where the children are valued as individuals through a loving and child-centred approach. They must ensure the children have access to play opportunities throughout their time at the setting; providing activities which are stimulating and fun. They will be responsible for following policies and procedures and refer any matters to senior members of staff. They will be responsible for a key group of children, they will form strong relationships with the parents and communicate to them about their child’s development.
Responsibilities:
To assist in providing a safe, supportive and caring environment for children in the care of Greenside Care Club; to ensure that all aspects of each individual child’s development are given full consideration.
To provide a broad and balanced Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
To observe, record and monitor children’s development
To be proactive in the process of planning and developing children’s play, by organising, supporting and taking part in play activities
To act as a positive role model for children.
To ensure that communication with children, parents and the staff team is polite and courteous at all times.
To liaise and provide professional advice to parents and other professionals that are involved with the child.
To assist in offering support to parents and families where necessary.
To develop a thorough knowledge of all of the settings operational policies and procedures; ensuring that they are followed and respected at all times.
To maintain confidentiality procedures about all issues related to children and their families, your own and other staff members issues and any other management or operational issues.
To maintain and follow all Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times including reading and following risk assessments.
To ensure that accident and medication forms are completed and reported to supervisor/manager when required.
To ensure any incidents are reported to supervisor/manager
To understand and respect the need for consistency of care for the children – report for duty on time, maintain regular attendance, give appropriate notice of holiday requests and report nonattendance through sickness promptly and appropriately.
To follow all routines, duties, timetables, rotas, record keeping activities and any other reasonable duty as requested by your manager or deputy manager.
To ensure that clean and hygienic standards are maintained at all times. This includes daily cleaning rotas and other nursery/housekeeping duties.
To take responsibility for continued professional development by attending courses (in-house and external), staff meetings/training, receiving constructive feedback and reading relevant material.
Training:You will work towards a Level 3 Early years educator apprenticeship qualification. Functional Skills in maths and English, if requiredPaediatric first aid qualification.
You will be mainly work based, ie the assessor will visit you in the workplace, however you will visit college 1 x day per month.You will have 6 hours off the job training to complete each week.Training Outcome:TBC.Employer Description:Greenside Care Club is a parent committee organisation situated on the site of Greenside Primary school, Pudsey providing childcare for children ages 3-11 years. We provide early education for children ages 3-4 years, before and after school care for children ages 3-11 years and holiday play scheme care for children ages 3-11 years.Working Hours :Working Days and times: Monday to Wednesday, 7.30am - 6.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Physical fitness,Honest and reliable,Patient and empathetic,Enthusiastic and committed....Read more...
Be responsible for a small number of children in your key room as their key person, ensuring their care and with support from qualified staff ensure their learning and development
Ensure the children in your key group meet the learning objectives according to the Early Years Foundation stage by planning for and observing their development with support from the qualified members of staff
Create individual learning journeys to record and evaluate your key groups learning and development and progress
Gain a full understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
Provide an interesting, fun, age-appropriate learning environment with a variety of activities that stimulate the children’s learning in you care
Ensure the children are given the opportunity to have activities outdoors and visit the local park and sites that the local area has to offer, ensuring that these experiences have a learning purpose.
Ensure you work in partnership with the nursery Special
Educational Needs and Disability Co-ordinator to support key children’s learning and development as required
Make and maintain learning materials and resources
Gain a full understanding of the five outcomes for children from “Every Child Matters” change for children 2004
Ensure the setting remains free from discrimination
Record key information regarding the child’s daily routine following the nursery systems that have been put in place
Feedback the children’s routine to parents on a daily basis, creating continuous partnerships with parents
To have a full understanding to the settings policies and procedures and ensure they are implemented
Ensure all children are continuously stimulated and a range of activities are provided for all the children ensuring that they reach their full potential
Ensure all children in the setting are happy
Ensure you are a good role model to the children
To share in the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in the nursery
Report any signs of illness, neglect, non-accidental injury, or abuse
Assist in the daily domestic duties of the nursery, including ensuring the nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times
Assist children with feeding, clothing, brushing their teeth and toileting as required, encouraging independence throughout
Ensure children wash their hands before and after meals and toileting
Keep children clean and clothes presentable throughout the day.
Ensure hygienic standards are maintained
Give first aid as required
Ensure the health and safety requirements are maintained.
Respect confidentiality at all times
Respect the property of the nursery
Ensure the high standards of the nursery are met at all times
To be involved in out-of-work-hour activities including staff meetings, training and any other activities as directed by the above people that you are responsible to
Communicate regularly with the people that you are responsible to
Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the above people that you are responsible to
Training:
Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
End-Point Assessment
Off-the-job training
Functional skills in English and maths if required
Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
Training Outcome:Full-time position available upon completion of the apprenticeship. Employer Description:New Beginnings is a privately owned Ofsted registered day nursery committed to provide the highest quality day care and Early Year’s education for babies from 6 weeks to children aged 5 years.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, between 7.30am - 6.00pm (agreed in advance on a rota basis).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Be responsible for a small number of children in your key room as their key person, ensuring their care and, with support from qualified staff, ensure their learning and development
Ensure the children in your key group meet the learning objectives according to the Early Years Foundation stage by planning for and observing their development with support from qualified members of staff
Create individual learning journeys to record and evaluate your key groups' learning and development and progress
Gain a full understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
Provide an interesting, fun, age-appropriate learning environment with a variety of activities that stimulate the children’s learning in your care
Ensure the children are given the opportunity to have activities outdoors and visit the local park and sites that the local area has to offer, ensuring that these experiences have a learning purpose.
Ensure you work in partnership with the nursery Special Educational Needs and Disability Co-ordinator to support key children’s learning and development as required
Make and maintain learning materials and resources
Gain a full understanding of the five outcomes for children from “Every Child Matters” change for children 2004
Ensure the setting remains free from discrimination
Record key information regarding the child’s daily routine following the nursery systems that have been put in place
Feedback on the children’s routine to parents on a daily basis, creating continuous partnerships with parents
To have a full understanding of the settings, policies and procedures and ensure they are implemented
Ensure all children are continuously stimulated and a range of activities are provided for all the children, ensuring that they reach their full potential
Ensure all children in the setting are happy
Ensure you are a good role model to the children
To share in the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in the nursery
Report any signs of illness, neglect, non-accidental injury, or abuse
Assist in the daily domestic duties of the nursery, including ensuring the nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times
Assist children with feeding, clothing, brushing their teeth and toileting as required, encouraging independence throughout
Ensure children wash their hands before and after meals and toileting
Keep children clean and clothes presentable throughout the day.
Ensure hygienic standards are maintained
Give first aid as required
Ensure the health and safety requirements are maintained.
Respect confidentiality at all times
Respect the property of the nursery
Ensure the high standards of the nursery are met at all times
To be involved in out-of-work-hours activities, including staff meetings, training and any other activities as directed by the above people that you are responsible to
Communicate regularly with the people that you are responsible to
Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the above people that you are responsible to
Training:
Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
End-Point Assessment
Off-the-job training
Functional skills in English and maths if required
Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
Training Outcome:Full-time position available upon completion of the apprenticeship. Employer Description:New Beginnings is a privately owned Ofsted registered day nursery committed to provide the highest quality day care and Early Year’s education for babies from 6 weeks to children aged 5 years.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, between 7.30am - 6.00pm (agreed in advance on a rota basis).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
To support fellow educators/practitioners in delivering the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice
To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider
To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning
To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting
To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children
To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care
To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care
To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress
Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child
To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers.
To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures.
To attend regular team meetings
To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Setting Manager for training requirements
To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to supportchildren within the setting as appropriate
To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the Setting Manager. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties. The apprentice will be required to undertake anyother reasonable duties outlined by the Setting Manager.
Training:
A high level of support with monthly tutor visits and taught lessonsWork alongside qualified professionals whilst undertaking on-the-job training
At the end of the course, a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification will be awarded and Paediatric First Aid
Functional Skills in English and maths if required.Training Outcome:Successful completion of this apprenticeship could lead to a permanent level 3 position in the nursery when the qualifications and standard is achieved.The apprentice will also attend all relevant training courses in the setting to further develop their knowledge.Employer Description:Our journey began in 1999, and since then, we’ve flourished into a thriving nursery in the Scarborough area. Our commitment to excellence in childcare has earned us the honour of receiving ‘outstanding’ ratings from Ofsted on four consecutive inspections. We are immensely proud of this recognition and strive to maintain this level of quality in everything we do on a daily basis.
At Jitterbugs, they wholeheartedly believe that early years play a vital role in a child’s life. These formative years are filled with exploration, learning and development. They are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment that fosters growth and supports each child’s unique along with supporting our parents/carers.Working Hours :Monday to Friday. Working hours are between 08:00 am and 18:00pm. Work hours / shifts and day off in week to be agreed at time of appointment.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Committed,Resilient,Caring,Sense of humour,Be reflective,Work well under pressure,Flexible,Positive,Self- motivated,Self- reflective,Hardworking....Read more...
Black Country Women’s Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led.
Community Services Directorate
Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Women’s Aid Community Services include; • Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) • Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service • Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country)• Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum• Black Country Counselling Service • Domestic and sexual abuse, Children and Young Person’s Service (Black Country)• West Midlands Stalking Service• Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)This position is located within the Community Rape and Sexual Violence Service The team: The Rape and Sexual Violence Service is the largest specialist service provider in the Black Country, supporting victims and survivors of sexual abuse. The service offers support to anyone who has experienced rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse. Our specialist team combine sector expertise with a sound understanding of trauma, providing an exceptional service to our clients. As a service, we are focused on proactively engaging clients to provide them with the support they require through their journey.
We have a team of ambitious, self-driven individuals who support each other. Teamwork, respect and solidarity is at the forefront of our ethos. Job role Job Title: Children’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA)Positions available: 1 full-time, 12-month maternity cover positionSalary: £24,310.04 - £27,751.55 (dependent upon qualifications and experience) Closing date: 24 June 2025All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking for a qualified/unqualified Children’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA) to join our supportive Rape and Sexual Violence Service. If you are not qualified, this is an exciting training opportunity providing the appropriate training, support and guidance.
We are looking for an innovative candidate with experience of working with children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse.
This is a great opportunity for someone who loves working with children and young people, providing trauma-focused support. The role: You will be working with children and young people, between the ages of 5 and 18, who are victims of sexual violence and sexual abuse.
You will be required to provide a high-quality frontline service to victims, ensuring that support is trauma-informed and tailored to the individual needs of the child/young person.
You will be working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), Police, Court, Schools, Social Care and local partnership responses to sexual violence and sexual abuse. If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidates' documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
• a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher• GP or health visitor• a character reference from a person who knows you• a civil servant from a government agency• a bank manager
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level.....Read more...
Black Country Women’s Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led.
Community Services Directorate
Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Women’s Aid Community Services include; • Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) • Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service • Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country)• Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum• Black Country Counselling Service • Domestic and sexual abuse, Children and Young Person’s Service (Black Country)• West Midlands Stalking Service• Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)This position is located within the Community Rape and Sexual Violence Service The team: The Rape and Sexual Violence Service is the largest specialist service provider in the Black Country, supporting victims and survivors of sexual abuse. The service offers support to anyone who has experienced rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse. Our specialist team combine sector expertise with a sound understanding of trauma, providing an exceptional service to our clients. As a service, we are focused on proactively engaging clients to provide them with the support they require through their journey.
We have a team of ambitious, self-driven individuals who support each other. Teamwork, respect and solidarity is at the forefront of our ethos. Job role Job Title: Children’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA)Positions available: 1 full-time, 12-month maternity cover positionSalary: £24,310.04 - £27,751.55 (dependent upon qualifications and experience) Closing date: 24 June 2025All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking for a qualified/unqualified Children’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA) to join our supportive Rape and Sexual Violence Service. If you are not qualified, this is an exciting training opportunity providing the appropriate training, support and guidance.
We are looking for an innovative candidate with experience of working with children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse.
This is a great opportunity for someone who loves working with children and young people, providing trauma-focused support. The role: You will be working with children and young people, between the ages of 5 and 18, who are victims of sexual violence and sexual abuse.
You will be required to provide a high-quality frontline service to victims, ensuring that support is trauma-informed and tailored to the individual needs of the child/young person.
You will be working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), Police, Court, Schools, Social Care and local partnership responses to sexual violence and sexual abuse. If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidates' documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
• a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher• GP or health visitor• a character reference from a person who knows you• a civil servant from a government agency• a bank manager
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level.....Read more...
