Early Years Educator/ Assistant Educator (Supply) -Meadow Nursery

MIChild Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading early years education provider is seeking an Early Years Educator/ Assistant Educator for a supply role in Blackpool. This position operates on a zero-hour contract, where educators must be passionate, adaptable, and committed to nurturing a fun, high-quality environment for children. Applicants must ensure the safeguarding of all children at all times and be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. A competitive salary and additional benefits are offered to dedicated team members.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience

Joining bonuses for various roles

80% childcare discount

Wellbeing services

Team building events

Annual Employee awards

Up to 33 days annual leave

Paid uniform and staff meals

Qualifications

• Must be willing to undergo Enhanced DBS check.
• Ability to promote a fun, high-quality environment for children.
• Flexibility and reliability in meeting nursery needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children's safety and happiness at all times.
• Promote the company's ethos and core values.
• Adapt to the needs of the nursery.

Skills

Passion for early years education

Adaptability

Commitment to quality care

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

• Location: The Bungalow, Old Meadows Lane off Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HH
• Position: Early Years Educator/ Assistant Educator (supply)
• Employer: MiChild Group
• Salary: From £12.25/ph

Small Steps. Giant Leaps.

Who Are We?

At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child’s full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition—values that inspire everything we do.

About MiChild at Meadow Nursery

Meadow Nursery is a vibrant, nurturing setting based on the outskirts of Blackpool town centre on Whitegate drive. With excellent public transport links and free onsite parking, we’re easy to get to whether you drive or take public transport.

Our setting includes four well-equipped rooms, each tailored to a specific age group and led by a team trained specifically for that developmental stage, we support our team to feel confident within the age group they work with and support training needs. We also have a spacious outdoor garden spaces that are thoughtfully separated to suit different age groups, ensuring safe and enriching outdoor play for all. Our building has a total of 3 garden spaces. We’re especially proud of our dedicated preschool room, where children prepare for their school transition together in a supportive, structured environment.

Our focus on teamwork and quality care makes us a trusted choice for families — and a fantastic place to work. Each year we are invited to the MiChild awards evening held by our actively involved CEO and COO. At our recent awards night, team meadow were celebrated as winners of ‘Team of the year’. A testament to the dedication, passion and teamwork that drives everything we do and that you can be part of.

Our local area is great for anyone new to the area or living near by, we are situated next to Whitegate drive health centre and very centrally located on the outskirts of Blackpool town centre. All local shops are in walking distance and easily accessible to drive to. We have a local subway, Greggs and Tesco within a short distance.

MiChild Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Joining bonuses for a variety of roles (T&Cs apply)
• 80% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families
• Wellbeing drop-in sessions and counselling service
• Team Building & Annual Employee awards ceremony for all staff
• Wellness Events/Days
• Attendance Incentives- Vouchers/ Gift Cards
• Exclusive access to MiChild Learning hub and Mi-Learning Lounge for continuous learning and development.
• Up to 33 days annual leave (including a special birthday off and Christmas week closure)
• Celebration of Anniversaries
• Paid uniform and staff meals provided

What We’re Looking For

• Please note this position is for supply and therefore is a zero hour contract.
• Must be passionate
• An educator to have a can do attitude and be adaptable to the needs of the nursery and company.
• To be flexible and reliable
• Commitment to promoting a fun, high quality environment for all children in our care.
• Ability to prioritise the safeguarding of all children, staff and families that have access to the setting.
• Ensure all children are clean, loved and happy at all times.
• To ensure mealtimes is a time of pleasant social sharing.
• To fully understand and promote the company’s Ethos and Core Values.

Safeguarding & Compliance

MiChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory employment references
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship)
• Verification of relevant qualifications

Equality & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff—regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Ready to Make a Difference and join the MiChild Family?

Be part of a supportive, award-winning nursery group where your passion and professionalism are recognised, developed, and celebrated.

👉 Apply Now and help us shape the future—one small step at a time.