Early Year Practitioner

Description

Description

Youth Options is seeking caring and enthusiastic Volunteer Early Years Practitioners to support the delivery of high-quality childcare and play-based learning for children aged 2–5 years. This rewarding role helps create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where young children can explore, learn, and thrive.

About the Role

As a Volunteer Early Years Practitioner, you will work closely with qualified Early Years staff to support daily activities and routines. You’ll play an important part in helping children develop confidence, curiosity, and early learning skills through play.

You will:

• Support children aged 2–5 during play-based learning sessions

• Assist with activities such as imaginative play, storytelling, singing, music, and arts and crafts

• Help with outdoor exploration and physical play

• Support mark making and early literacy activities

• Assist with basic food preparation and snack times

• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment

Skills & Experience Needed

• Experience working with children

• A caring, patient, and supportive approach

• Ability to work well as part of a team

• Commitment to safeguarding and child wellbeing

Requirements

• Relevant qualifications or training

• Enhanced DBS (criminal record) check

Support Offered

• Training

• Uniform provided

• Ongoing support from experienced Early Years staff

Suitability

This role is suitable for:

• Volunteering with friends

• Those who want to work outdoors

Availability

• Monday to Friday

• Various hours between 8:30am and 3:30pm

• Term time only

• Immediate start once accepted