Early Years Instructor: Ultimate Holiday Camps - St Albans

The Details:

• Title: Early Years Instructor
• Contract: Seasonal holiday work available in Easter, Summer and other half term holidays.
• Hours: 8.30am – 5.30pm weekdays. Full time or part time roles available and additional hours available for staff that hold a paediatric first aid qualification (usually 8am – 6pm).

• Paid pre-camp training programme to prepare you to be an Ultimate staff member.

• Competitive pay and opportunities for progression

• Subsidised First Aid qualifications and CPD opportunities.

• Each day is filled with rewarding work in an enthusiastic environment.

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Summary of Position:

The role of the Early Years Instructor is to ensure the welfare and safety of the children on camp, andto deliver outstanding, structured sports, art and play activities to the Early Years children – ourUltimate Activity Juniors. The activities offered at Ultimate Activity Camps follow the EYFSrequirements for learning and development, with the emphasis being on participation and quality.

With support and direction from the Early Years Leader, you will have a pastoral role, being a keycontact for the 4 and 5 year olds on camp, taking a lead in maintaining their welfare and providinghigh quality care.

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Essential Requirements:

• Enthusiastic, energetic individual, passionate about working with, and developing children through play and activity.
• Previous experience working with children aged 4-5 in a sport, art or education setting.
• Confident instructor, able to adjust delivery and structure according to age and ability.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Flexible, team player, able to adapt to dynamic situations and challenges on camp.
• Someone looking for a challenging but hugely rewarding and fun job in the holidays, looking to further their career in the childcare industry.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience working with Early Years aged children, delivering the EYFS
• Qualified to Level 2 in childcare or Early Years or working towards a degree level qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. Primary Education or Early Years)
• Hold a Paediatric First Aid (12 or 6 hour) or First Aid at Work qualification

The Ultimate Activity Company is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject relevant check in line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, including, but not limited to, DBS Disclosure checks, identity checks, internet search, employment history and reference checks, and international criminal record checks where required.