Childcare Practitioner

Hiring People; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Stockport is seeking motivated childcare practitioners to join their team. This role involves delivering engaging activities, supporting families, and providing high-quality care with a focus on passion, initiative, and collaboration. Applicants should hold a Level 3 Early Years Qualification and ideally have 3+ years of experience in the childcare sector. Competitive pay and various benefits are offered, promoting a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

Free childcare for own children

Regular company events

Free health & wellness programme

Ongoing training & CPD

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience preferred in the childcare sector.
• Experience delivering engaging activities for children.
• Ability to support children's families effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver activities like arts & crafts and science experiments.
• Support key children and their families.
• Provide high-quality childcare.
• Work following core company values.
• Attend weekly meetings and monthly training sessions.

Skills

Passionate about childcare

Strong initiative

Team player

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Would you like to join a company where play, learning, and purpose come together? School of Play is expanding, and they're searching for motivated childcare practitioners who bring energy, initiative, and heart to everything they do. If you thrive in a positive, collaborative environment and are excited about delivering meaningful experiences for children and families, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

School of Play is a vibrant, fast-growing company founded in 2019 with a team of passionate individuals focused on providing outstanding levels of service and care to all of our families.

Benefits of the role:

• Regular company events.
• Free childcare for own children during school holidays (Children ages 3.5 - 11 years).
• 20% friends & family discount at holiday camps.
• Free health & wellness programme (includes counselling).
• Ongoing training & CPD.
• Being part of a positive culture that has teamwork, passion, and integrity at the heart of it.

Requirements for the role:

• Level 3 or above in an Early Years Qualification (E.g. Childcare, PGCE, QTS, NVQ)
• Preferably 3+ years experience working in the sector.
• Passionate about this line of work.
• Someone with a lot of initiative that can bring new ideas and ways of working to our company.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Delivering activities such as arts & crafts, science experiments, food making, imagination sessions, and much more.
• Supporting key children & their families.
• Providing high-quality childcare.
• Working with our core values in mind.
• Attending weekly meetings & monthly training sessions.

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 3 Childcare Certification (required)

Setting Hours:

Term-Time (41 weeks per year)

• 13.75-25 hours per week
• Breakfast Club: 7:15am - 9am
• After School Club: 3:00pm - 6pm
• Weekly meetings and training

School Holidays (11 weeks per year)

• 35 or 43.75 hours per week (optional)
• Holiday Club : 8am - 5:30pm
• Paid at holiday camp rate (£12-13.50 per hour)

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this role and would like to learn more our client would love to hear from you! Please attach an up to date copy of your CV to the link provided and they will be in contact.