Playground Assistant Level 2 (Part-time)

Your Co-op; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Your Co-op is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their Little Pioneers nurseries, focusing on delivering high-quality childcare and fostering a compassionate environment for children's learning. Opportunities for career growth, flexible working hours, and generous discounts make this a rewarding position.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Learning and Development support

Up to 20% off food shopping

£500 off holidays

60% off childcare fees

Access to wellness resources

Up to 3 days paid volunteering

Qualifications

• Must have relevant early years qualification.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Experience in a childcare setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development through high-quality teaching.
• Collaborate with Quality Training Advisors for outstanding results.
• Ensure care and education standards are consistently met.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Inspiring

Passionate about early years

Education

Full and relevant early years qualification

Job description

About the role:

As an Early Years Practitioner, the learning never stops. That’s why we give you opportunities to learn and develop the skills needed to build your career in our Little Pioneers nurseries. We are looking for a qualified professional to help us deliver our vision of being the leading childcare provider.

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

What will the role involve?

• Working in collaboration with Quality Training Advisors to achieve outstanding results in the classroom and for children’s outcomes.
• Supporting the education and development of your key children through high-quality teaching and learning.
• Collaborating with the team to deliver outstanding care and early education, ensuring performance standards are met consistently.

Who are we looking for?

• Full and relevant early years qualification (essential).
• An Enhanced DBS check (we’ll cover the costs).
• Open, honest, and compassionate attitude.
• Inspiring and passionate about early years and working with children.

What can we offer you?

• Career Growth: Opportunities for progression within the nursery and beyond, including roles like nursery manager or further.
• Learning and Development: Support through supervisions, personal development plans, learning resources, and apprenticeship programmes.
• Discounts and Perks: Up to 20% off food shopping, £500 off holidays, and 60% off childcare fees, potentially saving up to £7000 annually.
• Wellbeing: Access to wellness resources and tools, including mental and financial wellbeing apps.
• Doing Good Together: Up to 3 days to volunteer during working hours.

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 alike.