Playgroup Assistant Level 3

TN United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their innovative nurseries. This role offers a chance to grow your career while making a positive impact on children's lives. With flexible, part-time working hours and a supportive environment, you can balance your work and personal life effectively. You'll be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional care and education. The company values your growth and wellbeing, offering numerous benefits to support your journey in early years education. If you're passionate about nurturing young minds, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Growth

Learning and Development

Discounts on food shopping

Childcare fee discounts

Wellness resources

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and relevant early years qualification.
• Enhanced DBS check required, costs covered by the company.

Responsibilities

• Support education and development of key children through quality teaching.
• Collaborate with team to deliver outstanding care and education.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Team collaboration

Teaching and learning skills

Passion for early years education

Education

Full and relevant early years qualification

Job description

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About the role:

As an Early Years Practitioner the learning never stops. That’s why we give you the opportunities to learn and develop the skills you need 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 between the hours of 7am - 6.30pm, with the option of 2-4 day working weeks available. We have positions to suit your work life balance.

What will the role involve?

1. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will work in unity with the Quality Training Advisors to achieve all-round outstanding results in the room and outcomes for children.
2. As a key part of the team, you will be responsible for supporting the education and development of your key children, through outstanding quality of teaching and learning.
3. Collaborating as part of a team to deliver outstanding care, early education and ensure performance standards are consistently met.

Who are we looking for?

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

What can we offer you?

Our roles come with a fantastic set of benefits which really make a difference for you:

1. Career Growth – Progression opportunities within the nursery as well as opportunities society wide. Little Pioneers’ unique values means anyone can develop into various roles including a nursery manager or further – all you need are dreams and aspirations.
2. Learning and Development – We give you the support you need to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours through one-to-one supervisions, personal development plans and access to learning resources and activities, as well as joining one of our award-winning LEAP Apprenticeship programmes.
3. Discounts and Perks – receive up to 20% off food shopping, £500 off holidays and a phenomenal 60% off your childcare fees which could add up to a £7000 saving a year!
4. Wellbeing – We are committed to supporting your wellbeing and have a variety of wellness resources and tools available to you such as our financial and mental wellbeing apps.
5. Doing Good Together - Not only this, but we also give you up to 3 days to volunteer within working hours!

Your Co-op Little Pioneers is run with a different ethos to other nurseries. Our child-centric approach puts a premium on fun which ultimately is intended to nurture a kinder and more considerate generation. Your core skills in the education and development of your key children will help us on our mission to ensure our colleagues, families, and children all rate us as outstanding.