Early Years Lead (Level 3 Qualification in Early Years – Essential) - Morden
Core
Lead and deliver structured play-based activities, storytelling, and creative arts for young children in a safe, nurturing environment.
Role type
Early Years Lead (Level 3)
Builds
Play-based learning experiences and safe care routines for young children
Domain
Early childhood education and childcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Child development knowledge, activity planning, safeguarding compliance, hygiene support, record keeping, team collaboration
Preferred skills
Creative arts, outdoor activity leadership, parent communication
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our youngest children; Plan, lead, and deliver fun, structured activities like storytelling, creative arts, sensory play, group games, and outdoor adventures; Support children's development and wellbeing through engaging, age-appropriate experiences; Be a role model of excellent safeguarding and follow Health & Safety policies at all times; Provide healthy snacks, support toileting and hygiene routines, and ensure every child feels safe, cared for, and included; Set up and tidy play spaces, adapting environments to meet the needs of different activities; Maintain accurate records (accident/incident forms, observations, registers, etc.)
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC