Job summary We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a genuine love for working with children. This role involves creating a nurturing and stimulating environment that encourages the development of young minds. You will be responsible for managing daily activities, fostering communication, and promoting learning through play. Main duties of the job To work within and contribute to the RD&E First Steps Nursery team to create an environment which fosters and nurtures the development of children under the guidance of the Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager and Nursery Nurses. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and development of children who attend First Steps Nursery. To give support to all other Childcare Services provision as required. To assist in the management and organisation of work as required. Assist on the delivery of high-quality care and education at First Steps to ensure children achieve the best possible outcomes. To form part of the development of staff knowledge and skills in caring for children To contribute to the development of high standards of care and education for children and their families, proving feedback as necessary and taking positive steps toward implementing necessary change. To ensure current practice and care at First Steps Nursery reflects standards as outlined in the Trusts Safeguarding Policies alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and to be able to engage with specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £13.13 an hour Contract Bank Duration 3 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number M0042-25-0331 Job locations Royal Devon Hospital Exeter EX2 5DW Job description Job responsibilities To work within and contribute to the RD&E First Steps Nursery team to create an environment which fosters and nurtures the development of children under the guidance of the Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager and Nursery Nurses.To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and development of children who attend First Steps Nursery.To assist in the management and organisation of work as required.Assist on the delivery of high-quality care and education at First Steps to ensure children achieve the best possible outcomes.To form part of the development of staff knowledge and skills in caring for childrenTo contribute to the development of high standards of care and education for children and their families, proving feedback as necessary and taking positive steps toward implementing necessary change.To ensure current practice and care at First Steps Nursery reflects standards as outlined in the Trusts Safeguarding Policies alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and to be able to engage with specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary.To give support to all other Childcare Services provision as required. Job description Job responsibilities To work within and contribute to the RD&E First Steps Nursery team to create an environment which fosters and nurtures the development of children under the guidance of the Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager and Nursery Nurses.To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and development of children who attend First Steps Nursery.To assist in the management and organisation of work as required.Assist on the delivery of high-quality care and education at First Steps to ensure children achieve the best possible outcomes.To form part of the development of staff knowledge and skills in caring for childrenTo contribute to the development of high standards of care and education for children and their families, proving feedback as necessary and taking positive steps toward implementing necessary change.To ensure current practice and care at First Steps Nursery reflects standards as outlined in the Trusts Safeguarding Policies alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and to be able to engage with specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary.To give support to all other Childcare Services provision as required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential National Diploma Level 2 in Early Years Childcare. Commitment for working towards Early Years Childcare Level 3 or equivalent qualification. Desirable Good basic education (Maths and English GCSE or equivalent) First aid certificate (paediatrics) Food Hygiene certificate Experience Essential Experience of caring for children from birth to 5 years Experience of team working Experience of planning and implementing appropriate activities Sound understanding of the needs of children from birth to 5 years Ability to work in partnership with parents Good team player Ability to communicate with a range of people on a range of subjects Enthusiasm and patience Smart appearance Flexibility in working hours Bank Holiday Cover Professional attitude Desirable Child protection procedure Awareness of Ofsted requirements Person Specification Qualifications Essential National Diploma Level 2 in Early Years Childcare. Commitment for working towards Early Years Childcare Level 3 or equivalent qualification. Desirable Good basic education (Maths and English GCSE or equivalent) First aid certificate (paediatrics) Food Hygiene certificate Experience Essential Experience of caring for children from birth to 5 years Experience of team working Experience of planning and implementing appropriate activities Sound understanding of the needs of children from birth to 5 years Ability to work in partnership with parents Good team player Ability to communicate with a range of people on a range of subjects Enthusiasm and patience Smart appearance Flexibility in working hours Bank Holiday Cover Professional attitude Desirable Child protection procedure Awareness of Ofsted requirements Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name NHS Professionals Limited Address Royal Devon Hospital Exeter EX2 5DW Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)