Play Assistant, 32.5 – 37 hours per week (with some flexibility), 8:30am – 3:30pm (with some flexibility). Term time only. Start Date: Mid January 2026.
Do you have a passion for early childhood development and love getting involved in creative play and outdoor exploration? We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Play Assistant to join our team at Rodborough Playgroup.
We are a welcoming, inclusive, and established community Playgroup committed to providing a creative, fun, and nurturing environment where children thrive through play-led learning. Situated near Rodborough Common, we pride ourselves on giving every child the attention they need to build strong foundations for their future education.
As a Play Assistant, you will work closely with the Playleader and other Practitioners to deliver high-quality early education. You will act as a key person, nurturing strong bonds with a small group of children and supporting their personal learning journeys. You will plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate play experiences both indoors and out, embracing our love for open-ended investigation and help create and maintain a stimulating, safe, and organised play environment whilst collaborating effectively with the rest of the team and communicate children’s progress with parents.
The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Qualification (Nursery Practitioner/Educator). Applications from highly experienced, unqualified candidates will also be considered if they can work towards an apprenticeship. You will have genuine enthusiasm for working with children aged 2.5 to 4 years, be reliable, flexible, have strong teamwork skills and a commitment to the Playgroup’s inclusive, play-led ethos.
We can offer you the opportunity to work in a well-regarded, supportive local charity, a competitive hourly rate based on your qualifications and practical experience - starting at a minimum of the national living wage based on your age, with term time only working.
For more information or to apply please contact Alan McDowell by email: chair@rodboroughplaygroup.co.uk
