Afterschool Early Years Lead (Level 3 Qualification in Early Years - Essential) - Merchant Taylors’ Prep WD3 1LW
Core
Lead and deliver creative, age-appropriate activities for young children in a safe, nurturing, and playful wraparound childcare environment.
Role type
Early Years Lead (Level 3 qualified)
Builds
Play-based learning experiences and supportive environments for young children
Domain
Early childhood education and childcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Child development knowledge, activity planning, safeguarding compliance, hygiene and toileting support, record keeping, relationship building with parents and teams
Preferred skills
Creativity, positive energy, ability to inspire curiosity
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere; Plan, lead, and deliver fun, structured activities like storytelling, creative arts, sensory play, group games, and outdoor adventures; Support children's development and wellbeing; Be a role model of excellent safeguarding and follow Health & Safety policies; Provide healthy snacks, support toileting and hygiene routines; Set up and tidy play spaces; Maintain accurate records (accident/incident forms, observations, registers); Build positive relationships with parents, schools, and your team; Promote early years best practice and nurture a love for learning through play; Uphold confidentiality and high standards of child protection.