Play assistant required to join our team of 5, hours are 18.75 a week in term time, with the potential for more, applicants must have as minimum an appropriate level 2 qualification. Twyning Village Playgroup is a very popular and bustling playgroup, we are offering a great opportunity for the right candidate to join our friendly team. Charity run, we are a committee led setting that works very closely with our fantastic team, who follow the Planning In the Moment ethos. Forest school is also very important to us, we are very fortunate to be located in a beautiful village with fantastic amenities. We are term time playgroup, we  serving up to 26 children daily.  Candidates should have a sound knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and have current first aid and safeguarding training. For more information please see here. To apply please send your CV along with a covering letter to request an application form to recruitment.twyningpg@gmail.com  Closing date for applications Mon 5 Oct.

Early years practitioner required, full-time (Mon to Fri), term time only, to start as soon as possible, applicants must be appropriately qualified at level 3. Due to increasing numbers and popularity of the setting we are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic and committed to delivering an outstanding provision and has a minimum of one year working at L3 or above in early years. Current certificates in both child protection and first aid would be advantageous but not essential. If you are keen, enthusiastic, creative and dedicated to helping children become the best they can be, then we are keen to hear from you. Please find an application form here and full job description here and should you have any questions please phone PATA on 01452 541244. Please email your completed application to info@pataglos.org.uk Closing date for applications Monday 28 September.

Manager required, permanent position, immediate start, term time only, applicants must have 2 years managerial experience and an appropriate level 3 qualification as minimum. We are a charity-run playgroup for children ages 2-5 years, based in Dursley. We are looking for a new manager who will bring enthusiasm and quality of care to the the role. Experience working with SEND is desirable but not essential. Closing date for applications Mon 21 Sept. Interview date and location to be confirmed. For more information and an application form please contact steppingstoneschair@gmail.com  Please note: details of this vacancy have changed.  

Playgroup assistant required to cover maternity leave from November 2020, initially 11 hours a week and then 19.5 hours from January including 3 hours PPA, term time only, applicants must have a minimum of an appropriate level 2 qualification. We are a nurturing, parent-run charity playgroup with a strong, dedicated team who are committed to providing our children (2-4years) with the best possible care. We follow a Planning in the Moment approach therefore the position will involve observing ‘focus children’ and overseeing key children. It will involve teaching both indoors and in Forest School. The candidate needs to be enthusiastic about using technology to record and assess, whilst also being willing to stay up to date with new ideas and initiatives. They will also need to have up to date paediatric first aid and child protection training and must have up to date knowledge of the EYFS. Pay is £8.75/hour. Candidates are encouraged to come and meet the team. For further details of the role or to arrange a visit please contact the playgroup leader on 01666 503777 or email stmarysplaygrouptetbury@hotmail.com To apply please email your CV and covering letter to Heidi Bailey, or alternatively post to St Mary’s Playgroup, Christ Church Hall, The Chipping, Tetbury GL8 8ET. Closing date for applications Fri 16 Oct. Please note that details of this vacancy have been amended.

Deputy/key person required, permanent position, term time only, candidates need to a have as minimum an appropriate level 3 qualification. We are a committee-managed/parent-involved setting,  looking for a candidate who is a team player and a confident communicator, able to support the playgroup manager as required and the remainder of our friendly team in the manager's absence. The successful candidate will have relevant experience of working within early years with responsibility for overseeing the learning experiences/goals of a set group of children. Hours are Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri, 8:30am-3:00pm. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their knowledge of the EYFS. Please see here for the Job Description/Person Specification. For salary details, further information and an application form please email chair@abbeydaleplaygroup.co.uk Closing date for applications 6:00pm Fri 25 Sept. 

Early years practitioner for bank staff required, as soon as possible, term time only, applicants need to be appropriately qualified to minimum level 2. We are a charity-run playgroup for children aged 2 to 5 years, based in the quiet village of Hardwicke. We need permanent relief staff to cover hours for illness and training in term time etc. Minimum wage applies. Closing date for applications Thurs 22 Oct. For more details please email hardwickeplaygroup@eygloucestershire.co.uk or phone 07724 139217.

Deputy playleader required for immediate start, part time permanent position, term time only, applicants must be appropriately qualified at level 3 and have up to date safeguarding training. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a well-established playgroup with an excellent reputation, rated good by Ofsted. We are looking for a team player with: experience of working in a playgroup setting, a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, enthusiasm and passion about early years. Hours depend on the number of children. Salary dependent on experience. Support will be available through current experienced staff and strong links with the adjacent school team. For more details and a job description please contact woodchesterplaygroup@eygloucestershire.co.uk To apply please send your CV and covering letter by email to Emma Limburn, Chair, c/o Bev Fowler, Playleader, woodchesterplaygroup@eygloucestershire.co.uk Closing date for applications Fri 18 Sept.  

Play assistant required for immediate start, part time permanent position, term time only, applicants must be appropriately qualified at level 3 and have up to date safeguarding training. We are looking for a team player with: experience of working in a playgroup setting, a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the EYFS. Hours depend on the number of children. Salary dependent on experience. Support will be available through current experienced staff. For more details and a job description please contact woodchesterplaygroup@eygloucestershire.co.uk To apply please send your CV and covering letter by email to Emma Limburn, Chair, c/o Bev Fowler, Playleader, woodchesterplaygroup@eygloucestershire.co.uk Closing date for applications Fri 18 Sept.  

Early years practitioner required to cover maternity leave, 20 hours a week with the potential of more hours, term time only, to start September 2020. We are looking for an enthusiastic, fun loving and caring team member to join our small, established team within a 40 place setting accepting children aged 6 months - 5 years. Successful candidates must hold an appropriate level 3 qualification, have experience of working with children, sound knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and a positive approach and dedication to the role. Salary dependant on qualification and experience. Please send your CV along with a covering letter to request an application form to littlescamps.recruitment@hotmail.com  

Manager required, up to 30 hours a week, 8:45am-2:45pm, term time only, applicants need to have an appropriate qualification at level 3 as a minimum as well as 3 years' experience. We are looking to fill a management role to help lead and inspire our small team. We are a committee-run playgroup based in the heart of Chipping Campden, with a maximum of 12 children on any given day. We have been successfully running for over 40 years. Applicants will need to have a solid understanding of the EYFS framework and NEF funding applications. Staff and budget management, invoices and payment schemes, will be worked on alongside our treasurer and committee. A knowledge of what it takes to achieve and maintain an excellent Ofsted inspection is important too. You will be expected to work in a hands-on role alongside the other members of the team and will be a key person to a number of children. Salary dependent on qualifications and experience. For more information and to apply, please phone Amy Taylor on 01386 841699 or email ccpplay19@gmail.com Closing date for applications Wed 16 Sept.