Playgroup Assistant Level 3 (Part-time)

Your Co-op; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Your Co-op is seeking a qualified Early Years Practitioner to join their Little Pioneers nurseries in Reading. The role involves nurturing children's educational growth while collaborating with advisors to meet performance standards. Offering flexible working hours and numerous perks, this position is perfect for passionate individuals eager to make a difference.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Learning resources and apprenticeship programmes

Discounts on food shopping

Savings on childcare fees

Resources for financial and mental wellbeing

Volunteering opportunities during working hours

Qualifications

• Qualified professional with an essential early years qualification.
• Must undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Open, honest, and compassionate demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Quality Training Advisors to enhance children's outcomes.
• Provide high-quality teaching and support for key children's development.
• Ensure performance standards in care and education are consistently met.

Skills

Compassion

Inspiration

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.

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 and outcomes for children.
• 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).
• 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 beyond, including roles such as 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, saving up to £7000 annually.
• Wellbeing: Resources and tools for financial and mental wellbeing, including wellness apps.
• Doing Good Together: Up to 3 days of volunteering within working hours.

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