Nursery Playworker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support to develop as a a

Job summary

Abbey Ark Nursery is seeking a qualified nursery playworker to support the youngest children in the EYFS setting. The role focuses on building oracy through positive interactions and contributing to planning the learning environment. The position requires a Level 3 childcare qualification and GCSEs in Maths and English.

AFull enhanced DBS check and right-to-work in the UK are mandatory. The role is a fixed-term maternity cover with flexible hours and opportunities to develop alongside a

Qualifications

• Work with youngest children in EYFS nursery setting.
• Make positive interactions with children to develop oracy.
• Contribute creative ideas to planning and the learning environment.
• Full enhanced DBS check.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work with the youngest children in the EYFS nursery setting.
• Make positive interactions with children to develop their oracy.
• Contribute creative ideas to planning and the learning environment.

Skills

Oracy development

Positive interactions with children

Team player

Planning learning environment

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

GCSE Maths and English (C+)

Job description

This nursery playworker post sits in Abbey Ark Nursery at Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy, part of Infinity Academies Trust, as fixed-term maternity cover until 31 July 2027. The work centres on the care and play of the youngest children, building their oracy through positive interactions. Hours run flexibly from 7:30am to 6pm. Early years experience and a Level 3 childcare qualification are needed, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Work with the youngest children in the EYFS nursery setting
• Make positive interactions with children to develop their oracy
• Contribute creative ideas to planning and the learning environment

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
• Level 3 diploma in childcare

Experience

• Experience of working within early years

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Knowledge and awareness of the Early Years framework
• Knowledge and awareness of safeguarding children in early years
• Ability to make positive interactions with children to develop oracy
• Willingness to lead small group activities
• Confidence in sharing creative ideas for planning and the learning environment
• Flexibility and an enthusiastic team player

What’s offered

• Training and support to develop as a valued team member