Early years practitioner opportunities
We welcome enquiries from Level 2 or Level 3 qualified early years practitioners, or those with equivalent qualifications, with experience of caring for children under five, including babies and toddlers.
Our children enjoy practitioners who bring books to life, love messy play, sing songs, share games and puzzles, and spark their imaginations.
We value happy, committed people who enjoy working in a team, building key-person relationships and creating enriching experiences for children.
Why work with us?
We offer managerial support, opportunities to share new ideas and the chance to be part of children’s learning journeys.
- Increasing holiday with service.
- Free uniform, including polo shirt, jumper and fleece.
- Workplace pension.
- Paid statutory training and ongoing development.
- Employee benefits through Pirkx.
- Company events.
Ask the manager about the current benefits package and roles available.
What the role involves
- Providing a safe, nurturing environment for children.
- Planning and delivering age-appropriate activities.
- Communicating with parents and colleagues about children’s progress.
- Maintaining a clean, organised setting.
- Creating engaging learning experiences.
- Supporting continuity through the key-person role.
Hours and experience
Enquire about positions from 16 to 40 hours per week, with regular hours agreed in person and no weekend work. Full-time and combined three-day patterns may be available; three-day patterns have been offered at 27 hours.
Our working year runs over 51 weeks. These roles are not term-time-only. We look for nursery or childcare experience, with one year listed for practitioner roles.
Safer recruitment
Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references as part of our safer recruitment process.
Where you’ll work
Playmates Children’s Day Nursery, 90 Knox Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1HX.
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