Early Years Practitioner (Level 2 Essential, Level 3 Desirable). Part-time, Permanent Contract. Monday 8:45am -11.45am, Thursdays and Fridays, 8:45am – 3:15pm (16 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, term time, including INSET days). There may be some flexibility in hours and days for the right candidate.  There may also be opportunities for additional hours to cover staff absence or busy periods, offering flexibility for those looking to increase their hours. Salary: £13.82 – £14.93 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications and responsibilities. Start date: September 2026 (subject to notice periods).

We are a voluntary-run charity based in the Leigh Building at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in the picturesque village of Nympsfield. We are open Monday to Friday, term time only and pride ourselves on being a nurturing, supportive setting for both children and staff.

 We are looking for a kind, caring and reliable individual who is enthusiastic, proactive, patient and adaptable. You will ideally hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in the Early Years. However Level 3 qualification in Early Years is desirable. You will have experience working in an Early Years setting, be able to work as part of an established team and demonstrate strong communication skills. A good understanding of the EYFS is desirable and will be further developed within the role. First Aid and Safeguarding training are desirable but not essential, as training can be provided by the setting.

We can offer a friendly, supportive and experienced team environment, opportunities for additional hours to cover staff absence or busy periods and term-time only working, supporting work–life balance. We can provide fully funded training and professional development (including First Aid and Safeguarding), reduced childcare fees at the Pre-School, paid annual flu vaccines, Enhanced sick pay (above statutory minimum), together with access to well being resources and support line, plus annual staff gift packs, free staff refreshments, long service award, and paid for DBS Update Service subscription. Discretionary staff appreciation vouchers may be provided during the year (for example at Christmas and end of year), subject to the financial position of the setting.

If you are interested in becoming part of our pre-school family, please contact us at sjpleadpractitioner@gmail.com to request an application form.

Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026
Interviews (including observation): Week commencing 22nd June 2026

Playgroup Bank Staff Needed - Term Time Only, Part Time, Temporary.

Woodchester Playgroup are looking for enthusiastic and experienced early years professionals to join the bank staff team. We run a welcoming and child centred playgroup open daily during term time from 9:00am - 3:00pm, Monday to Friday.

This flexible role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children aged 2 – 4 years, supporting their play, learning, and wellbeing in a friendly, inclusive setting. Level 3 Early Years Qualification (NNEB, NVQ3, BTEC or equivalent) is an essential requirement.

You will be stepping in to cover staff absences and busy periods, helping us maintain a safe and engaging space where every child feels valued.

You will support the children to follow their own ideas and interests for play and carry out paper-based observations and communicate effectively with parents/carers.

Most importantly you will have fun and be a great role model for the children.

For more detail about the role, please click here. For further information or to apply, please contact woodchesterplaygroup@eygloucestershire.co.uk

Playgroup Bank Staff required - Term Time Only, Part-Time, Temporary Position. Pay: £12.71.

Whiteshill Playgroup has been serving the families of Whiteshill and the wider Stroud area since 1985. We have a fantastic team, all of whom are professional, enthusiastic, and passionate about early years education.

We are seeking experienced early years practitioners to join our bank staff team, mostly covering for illness, busy periods, and other unexpected events. The role is on an ad hoc basis, but it’s likely that at least one successful applicant will be offered one day a week until the end of the academic year.

The playgroup is open daily during term time from 8:30am - 3:00pm, Tuesday to Friday, and welcomes children between 2 and 4 years old.

Applicants should possess an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Early Years Education & Childcare or equivalent, and be proactive and motivated to assist the existing team in the day-to-day running of the setting. You will help deliver play-based activities for the children that foster a fun and stimulating environment, and support their learning and development in accordance with the EYFS framework.

Please contact chair@whiteshillplaygroup.co.uk for a full job description and application form.

(Level 3) Early Years Educator to be a Room Lead. Full-time, Permanent. Hours: Monday to Friday - (40) hours per week. (8:00am – 4:00pm). Term time only, 39 weeks per year, including 5 INSET days.

We are looking for a fun and motivated Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator to join our wonderful team. Previous experience with children aged 0 - 5 years, a DBS on the update service and a current paediatric first aid is preferred.

If you are passionate about providing quality practice and care for children, then we would love to hear from you!

Wild Oaks is a friendly place to work with a well-established team. Our nursery has the children at the centre of everything we do.

As a Room Lead for our Acorns (age 18 months – 3 years), you will be responsible for creating and delivering a high quality curriculum and inspiring and leading team Acorns. You will ensure the safeguarding and welfare of the children in your care, working alongside a team of fun educators to create an engaging environment enabling children to reach their full potential. You will be able to plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care, play the role of any character a child requests, read a book upside down, sing slightly out of tune to nursery rhymes and count several moving children. You will stay composed around bodily fluids or when presented with creepy crawlies and have fun and be creative!

We can offer you a competitive salary, access to a range of training to continue your professional development, carer progression, company pension and discounted childcare.

If you would like to know more about the job, please do not hesitate to contact the manager Hannah Watkins-Cave by email: managerwildoakselc@gmail.com

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Kids Club assistant to join our team. This role involves providing a safe, engaging, and fun environment for children in our After School Club which runs from 3:00pm – 6:00pm. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children.

Responsibilities include supervising and engaging with children in various activities, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times. Planning and implementing age-appropriate games and crafts. Maintaining a clean and organised play area, ensuring all toys and equipment are safe for use. Communicating effectively with parents regarding their children's experiences and collaborating with other staff members to create a positive atmosphere within the Kids Club.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working with children in a childcare setting or nursery, with a background in early childhood education. Strong communication skills in English are required to interact effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.

Visits to our setting are warmly welcomed. For more information or to apply for the position, please email: childcare@st-gregorygreat.gloucs.sch.uk

Level 3 Early Years Educator or Apprenticeship. Approx 40 hours per week, all year round.

St. Gregory's Child Care Trust is renowned for its warm and friendly atmosphere. We are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for all children and helping each individual, whether they are children, staff, or parents, to reach their full potential.

We are currently looking for a proactive and experienced Level 3 Early Years Educator to join our exceptional childcare team. Would consider unqualified if candidate was willing to undertake apprenticeship. The ideal candidate would be a strong team player with a good understanding of the Development Matters Framework. We believe that children learn best when they are supported, challenged, and nurtured, and we extend this belief to our staff as well.

If you are interested in joining our Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" setting and working with children aged 2-11 years in the nursery, pre-school, and kids' clubs, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to our setting are warmly welcomed. For more information or to apply for the position, please email: childcare@st-gregorygreat.gloucs.sch.uk

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Full-time, permanent.

We are a friendly, family-run nursery in Cheltenham looking for a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our caring and dedicated team.

If you’re passionate about providing high quality childcare, love seeing children grow and learn, and bring energy and creativity to everything you do we would love to hear from you.

What we’re looking for a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent). The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable, and have great initiative. They will have excellent communication skills and a warm, caring approach. They will be a strong team player who enjoys collaborating with others to create a positive, supportive environment and have a genuine love for working with young children.

We offer a welcoming, family-focused setting where you’ll feel valued and supported, competitive pay rates and rewards schemes, together with a company pension. You will be provided with ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career and have a chance to make a real difference in the early years of children’s lives.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please contact Rachel Howell on T: 01242 577581 or email: info@littlesmarties.co.uk

Early Years Educator. Monday to Thursday afternoons, 12:30pm to 6:00pm. Hours can be discussed but would be looking at a minimum of 22 hours a week. We are an open all year round nursery in the Reddings area of Cheltenham. Salary will be discussed during the interview stage and will be based upon qualifications and experience.

Are you confident, enthusiastic and motivated with a large helping of fun, creativity and dedication?

We are looking for an early years educator to join our expanding team in our warm caring nursery. The candidate will need to be kind, caring and have a love for children. They need to be excited to watch children develop and have an ability to make everyday fun. Story times need to be exhilarating and take the children’s imaginations too far off lands. They must be able to plan wonderful activities based on the children they have in the care and challenge them to learn new things on a daily basis. They must be prepared for hard work, keep children safe and have fantastic teamwork and communicative skills. If you are this person, we would love to hear from you.

In return you will be working with a fantastic team who put the children first at all times. Your voice will be heard and you will be valued by everyone.

For an application form please email Ellie or Carys at foxcubsnursery@hotmail.com or telephone 01452 857449.

Play Assistant, Term Time Only, Permanent. Hours of work generally between 8:15am and 3:30pm. Contracted Hours: 31 - 37  hours per week. Pay: £12.71 (£10.85 for 18 – 20 year olds). Start Date: September 2026.

We are a friendly and popular community playgroup situated on the edge of Rodborough Common. We provide childcare for children between the ages of 2 years 6 months, and 4 years.

Working alongside our dedicated and experienced staff team the ideal candidate will assist in the daily running of playgroup, provide creative play opportunities, meet children’s individual needs and support their development and communicate effectively with parents and carers.

Previous experience working and caring for children under 5 and an approved level 2 or 3 qualification is essential. 

For more information on the role, please click here for job description and application form. To submit an application form or request further information, please email: chair@rodboroughplaygroup.co.uk

Early Years Practitioner required. Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm, 24 hours per week, Term time only. Fixed term contract until July 2026, with the possibility of becoming permanent. Pay: £12.91 per hour. Start date: ASAP

We’re Hiring! Come Join Our Wonderful Team at Abbeymead Under 5s Playgroup!

Are you passionate about working with young children and looking for a fun, rewarding role in a friendly setting? We’d love to hear from you!

Abbeymead Under Fives are a charity, committee-led, small friendly local playgroup with a big heart. Our team is supportive, welcoming, and dedicated to creating a nurturing and exciting environment for our children to learn and grow.

We are looking for someone to join our Rising 3s Room (ages 2 – 3 years) – a lively, curious, and fun group of little learners. You will be working alongside a great team, helping to create engaging activities and supporting children in their early development.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum Level 2 qualification in Childcare, experience of working with children aged 2 – 3 years (preferred) and have a good understanding of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage). You will have the ability to plan and support fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities, have a warm, caring and nurturing approach, strong communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues and the ability to work well as part of a team. You will have a knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures, with a willingness to undertake training and continued professional development and be reliable, punctual, and enthusiastic.

If you love working with children, enjoy being part of a close-knit team, and want to make a real difference every day, this could be the perfect role for you.

We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply, please contact Natalie or Kerry by Email: abbeymeadunder5splaygroup@gmail.com for an application form Or call / WhatsApp: 07594 532610.