At Building Blocks, we understand that the quality of all that we do is directly reflected to the commitment and expertise of our staff. Whether you have a degree in Early Years, hold an NVQ 2/3 or are just starting your career in childcare with no qualifications, the same applies.
With our dedicated team by your side, our commitment to excellence ensures the provision of a nurturing environment that prioritizes your growth and wellbeing, all while creating enriching experiences for the children. Our distinctive focus on personalised development, innovative programmes alongside a supportive ‘family feel’ we know sets us apart.
We recognize the enormity of the importance of the role of an educator. For that reason we have a comprehensive training and perks package open for all staff to benefit from. Below outlines just a few, but there is much more you’d benefit from!
Shift Patterns;
- Ideal : 40hrs per week over 5 days however we can be flexible (32/36hr contracts)
Early Years Educator – Primary Key Carer
- Starting salary £25,000 (L2) £27,000 (L3) – Spring Term Teddington – Welcome Bonus £1000
We are looking for qualified to level 3 or above for this role however would consider a candidate with a L2, either training towards their L3 or open to progression. The candidate will need to have previous key carer experience. Candidates will step into a dynamic, enthusiastic team that has a wealth of knowledge and experience that can support the development of current practice and extend the candidates continuous professional development further to the highest of standards. The Planning in the Moment approach will be adopted, full training will be provided ahead of stepping into the classroom.
Early Years Educator – Secondary Key Carer
- £22,000 - £23,850 – Spring Term Teddington – Welcome Bonus £500
This person will work alongside an established room team that ooze warmth and comfort. This person will work within an environment that enables the children to freely access the prime areas to self-stimulate alongside natural development occurrences. Early Years Educators will adopt the Planning in the Moment approach and will support each child individually to excel to their full potential. Once successfully passing probation BB will support all training towards achieving and/or extending childcare qualifications with the view to supporting this member in becoming a future BB key carer.
Staff Benefits;
* Flexible working hours considered to support a healthy home/work life balance
* Above government ratio guidelines exceeded during core hours to reduce the work load on all educators
* Training bonuses of up to £4000 – as a commitment to your own professional development
* Choice of paid overtime or to take at a time that is convenient for you
* Heavily discounted childcare – savings of up to £19,000 per year!
* Guaranteed day off to celebrate your birthday on a day of your choice during your birthday month
* Wellbeing day each year in addition to your allocated annual leave
* Service awards when reaching milestones inclusive of additional annual leave and cash bonuses too!
* Up to 5 days allocated paid days off for times when you are unwell
* Access to Westfield Health. Enabling you savings (or complete payment for!) Opticians, Dentists, Physio and more!
* Access to 24hr doctor line for instant support
* Shopping discounts! – Whether this is on your weekly food shop through to discounts in so many high street stores
* Regular staff celebrations inclusive of ‘lunch on us’, shopping vouchers all the way to family holidays abroad!
Building Blocks is Dedicated to Providing Excellence and Innovation in Childcare and Education
Our Core Values
Through our mission statement, which reflects our aims and intentions, we have delineated five core values through which we aspire to. The below Core Values are the foundation of all decisions and implementations at a corporate, management and individual level.
Curriculum Overview
From our Beautiful Babies right through to our Nursery School our curriculum design is centred around ensuring every child has the knowledge, skills and understanding required to meet the Early Learning Goals (ELG) by the end of their Reception year.
It is our duty to ensure that we are working in partnership with our parents/carers to promote the learning and development of all children in our care and preparing them for ‘school life.’ Through our knowledge of Child Development and with reference to Development Matters, Birth to Five Matters and the Characteristics of Effective Learning and Teaching, at Building Blocks, we deliver our curriculum through the ‘Planning in the Moment’ approach that enables every child that attends our setting to thrive and make progress that is unique to their individual level of development.
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