Playgroup Assistant Level 3 (Fulltime)

Your Co-op; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join their team. With opportunities for career growth and a focus on personal development, this role offers flexible hours and a supportive environment. Ideal candidates should have a full early years qualification and a passion for working with children.

Benefits

Up to 20% off food shopping

£500 off holidays

60% off childcare fees

Wellness resources and apps

Up to 3 days off for volunteering

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check provided by the employer.
• Experience working with children in early education settings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Quality Training Advisors to ensure outstanding outcomes.
• Support education and development through quality teaching.
• Deliver high standards of care and early education.

Skills

Compassionate

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. 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 realize our vision of being the leading childcare provider.

Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, or flexible hours, we have positions to suit your work-life balance.

What will the role involve?

• Working in collaboration with Quality Training Advisors to achieve outstanding results in the room and for children’s outcomes.
• Supporting the education and development of your key children through high-quality teaching and learning.
• Collaborating as part of a 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 (costs covered by us).
• Open, honest, and compassionate.
• Inspiring and passionate about early years and working with children.

What can we offer you?

• Career Growth: Opportunities for progression within the nursery and society-wide, including roles like nursery manager.
• 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: Resources and tools for financial and mental wellbeing, including wellness apps.
• Doing Good Together: Up to 3 days off for volunteering 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.