Playground Assistant Level 2 (Fulltime)

Your Co-op; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their team at Little Pioneers nurseries. The role involves fostering children's education while offering flexible, part-time hours that support work-life balance. With a focus on personal development and benefits, this position promises an enriching career opportunity within the childcare sector.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Professional development support

Up to 20% off food shopping

£500 off holidays

60% off childcare fees

Up to 3 days paid volunteering leave per year

Qualifications

• Qualified professional in early years education.
• Open and honest attitude towards children.
• Experience in teaching and learning methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Quality Training Advisors.
• Support the education and development of key children.
• Deliver outstanding care and early education.

Skills

Compassion

Collaboration

Passion for early years

Education

Full and relevant early years qualification

Job description

About the role:

As an Early Years Practitioner, the learning never stops. We provide opportunities to learn and develop the skills needed to build your career in our Little Pioneers nurseries. We seek a qualified professional to help us deliver our vision of being the leading childcare provider.

Working hours and flexibility:

Offering flexible and part-time work between 7am - 6.30pm, with options for 2-4 day working weeks to suit your work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with Quality Training Advisors to achieve outstanding results in the nursery and for children.
• Support the education and development of key children through high-quality teaching and learning.
• Deliver outstanding care, early education, and maintain performance standards.

Candidate requirements:

• Full and relevant early years qualification (essential).
• Enhanced DBS check (costs covered by us).
• Open, honest, and compassionate attitude.
• Passionate about early years and working with children.

Benefits:

• Career growth opportunities within the nursery and beyond, including potential progression to nursery manager.
• Support for professional development through supervision, personal development plans, and learning resources, including LEAP Apprenticeship programmes.
• Discounts and perks such as up to 20% off food shopping, £500 off holidays, and 60% off childcare fees, saving up to £7000 annually.
• Wellbeing resources including financial and mental health apps.
• Up to 3 days paid volunteering leave per year.

Our child-centric approach emphasizes fun to nurture a kinder, more considerate generation. Your skills will help us achieve outstanding ratings from colleagues, families, and children.