Playgroup Assistant Level 3 (Part-time)

Your Co-op; Wantage; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider seeks an Early Years Practitioner to support children's learning and development in a nurturing nursery environment. This role offers flexible part-time shifts, career progression opportunities, and benefits including significant discounts and paid volunteering leave.

Benefits

Up to 20% off food shopping

£500 off holidays

60% off childcare fees

Paid volunteering leave (up to 3 days)

Resources for mental and financial wellbeing

Qualifications

• Seeking a qualified professional with an early years qualification.
• Enhanced DBS check required, costs covered by the employer.
• Open, honest, and compassionate nature necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the education and development of children through high-quality teaching.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver excellent care.
• Work with Quality Training Advisors for outstanding results.

Skills

Compassion

Team 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 realize our vision of being the leading childcare provider.

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

What will the role involve?

• Working with Quality Training Advisors to achieve outstanding results for children.
• Supporting the education and development of your key children through high-quality teaching and learning.
• Collaborating with the team to deliver excellent care and early education, meeting performance standards.

Who are we looking for?

• Full and relevant early years qualification (essential).
• An Enhanced DBS check (we will cover the costs).
• Open, honest, and compassionate nature.
• 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.
• Learning and Development: Support through supervisions, personal development plans, 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 mental and financial wellbeing.
• Doing Good Together: Up to 3 days of paid volunteering leave.

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