PATA (UK) Vacancies

Whiteshill Playgroup, Stroud, GL6 6AN

PATA — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:53:03 GMT

Playgroup Early Years Practitioner – Level 2 or 3 required – Fixed-term Contract
Pay: Minimum £12.71, depending on qualifications and experience

We are seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner – Level 2 or 3 to join our team. This is a full-time role on a fixed-term contract basis until the end of the academic term in July 2027.

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.

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

Working pattern:

Tuesday to Friday, typically 8:30am - 3:00pm
Term-time only
Start date: From September 2026
End date: End of the academic term in July 2027

Applicants should:

possess an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Early Years Education & Childcare or equivalent
be trained in paediatric first aid
have a Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People

You should 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 email chair@whiteshillplaygroup.co.uk for a full job description and application form.

South Cerney Preschool Playgroup, GL7 5UW

PATA — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:10:09 GMT

Lunchtime support, Monday - Friday term time only

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and pro-active person to join our friendly team to help our children during lunch times from 11:45 - 1:15 Monday to Friday during term time only.

The main responsibilities will include:

Supporting and supervising children whilst they eat their lunch, encouraging good table manners and healthy eating.
Assisting with serving food and support the children with handwashing
Maintaining a safe and hygienic environment
Ensuring a smooth transition from lunch to afternoon activities.

There is the possibility for increased hours and support with completing qualifications in Childcare. Previous experience of working with children is welcomed but not essential.

If you would like to apply, would like further details regarding rates of pay or have any other questions, please email our Committee Chair, Jo Hanson on scplaygroupcommittee@gmail.com

The closing date for applications is Friday the 4th of September.

Brockworth Pre-School, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4JL

PATA — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:32:48 GMT

Early years practitioner, Level 3 qualified – Temporary Position until July 2027. Part time. Pay Rate: £13.20 p/h. Start date: 1st September 2026 or soon after.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner Level 3 qualified to join our small, holistic, child led setting. This role offers an exciting opportunity to inspire and nurture young children, supporting their early development in a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment.

As an Early Years Practitioner Level 3 you will play a vital part in creating a warm and welcoming space where children can explore, learn and grow through child led play and in the moment learning. We act as facilitators supporting their individual interest or fascinations and look for teachable moments to support that learning.

For more information or to apply, please email: bpsofficial@hotmail.com

Closing date: 6 September 2026

Mitton Manor Pre-School, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8AR

PATA — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:02:48 GMT

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Play Assistant with a Level 3 Early Years and Childcare qualification to join our pre-school team for the new academic year in Autumn 2026. The role is for 12 months, to help support a child with an EHCP.

We are looking for someone to join our team to work 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:15am – 4:00pm), term-time only. We offer competitive rates of pay that reflect your experience (ranging from £13.87 - £14.25 for a Level 3) and half pay during the school holidays.

The ideal candidate will have a recognised Level 3 childcare qualification, with experience of working in early years and good knowledge of the EYFS, who enjoys supporting children’s learning and development and taking part in a variety of play-based activities.

Certificates in child protection and paediatric first aid are desirable. A clear enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate before they commence the role.

Please email mittonmanorpreschool@hotmail.com for more information and an application form.

Closing date for application forms: 4^th September 2026.

Moreton-in-Marsh Playgroup, Gloucestershire, GL56 0LT

PATA — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:49:07 GMT

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and experienced Manager to lead our friendly preschool team and create a safe, caring and stimulating environment where children play, learn and thrive. Hours: 30.5 hours per week during LEA term times (39 weeks). Additional hours worked will be at the discretion of the Committee. Salary: £20,800 to £22,000 (actual annual salary). Depending on experience and qualifications.

The manager has overall responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and management of the playgroup, ensuring high quality care and education for all children and compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and all relevant legislation.

Read the full job description.

To apply, please email: moretonplaygrouptreasurer@outlook.com

Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026

Moreton-in-Marsh Playgroup, Gloucestershire, GL56 0LT

PATA — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:41:45 GMT

We are looking for an organised and proactive Business Support Manager to ensure the smooth running of our playgroup behind the scenes, providing excellent administrative, financial and operational support to the Manager, staff and Committee. Hours: 22.5 hours per week during LEA term times (39 weeks). Some flexibility may be required during busy periods. Salary: To be agreed depending on experience and qualifications.

The Business Support Manager provides essential administrative, financial and operational support to ensure the playgroup runs efficiently and complies with legal and funding requirements. This role works closely with the Manager, Committee and staff but does not have responsibility for safeguarding, EYFS delivery or staffing ratios.

Read the full job description.

To apply, please email: moretonplaygrouptreasurer@outlook.com

Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026

PATA @ Little Everlands, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 5SF

PATA — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:09:00 GMT

Would you like the opportunity to work in our popular preschool setting PATA @ Little Everlands based in Cams Everlands School, Dursley.

If so, we are looking for a friendly person to do some light cleaning duties each day from 3:00pm – 4:00pm Monday to Friday. Initially this is a fixed term contract until July 2027 to begin 1 September 2026 or soon after, with the option to be made permanent. Cleaning duties will include daily vacuuming, sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning the kitchen and toilets, together with additional daily/weekly tasks. Pay rate: £12.71 per hour.

The successful candidate must enjoy working around children, be DBS checked or obtain a DBS clearance (via PATA) to work at the setting (as children may be on site) and be thorough and efficient. Please get in touch if this sounds like you!

For a full job description, please click here. To complete our online application form please click here.

To help PATA meet the aims and commitment of the orgainsation’s equality policy, please help by clicking here to complete our Equality and Diversity monitoring form.

Closing date: 31^st August 2026

PATA @ Elmbridge Under Fives, Longlevens, Gloucester, GL2 0LN

PATA — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:27:24 GMT

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner required, 3 days a week (8:30am – 3:00pm Monday, Wednesday, & either a Tuesday or Thursday), term-time only. Fixed term contract until July 2027. Start Date: September 2026 or as soon as possible after.

We are recruiting due to increasing numbers and the popularity of the setting. The successful candidate must be keen, enthusiastic and committed to helping children become the best they can be. You will need experience of working at level 3 or above in early years. Certificates in both child protection and first aid would be advantageous but are not essential.

PATA offers a pension scheme and great additional staff benefits including access to our excellent training, long service additional leave, a Christmas shopping afternoon in the Autumn term, contributions to Christmas and mid-year team parties, access to wellbeing support, a termly Outstanding Achievement award and not forgetting free tea and coffee and the occasional treat!

For details of a full job description please click here. To apply, please click here to complete an application form.

To help PATA meet the aims and commitment of the orgainsation’s equality policy, please help by clicking here to complete our Equality and Diversity monitoring form.

Closing date: 31^st August 2026

Painswick Playgroup, Painswick, Gloucestershire, GL6 6RQ

PATA — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:08:34 GMT

Painswick Playgroup are looking for a minimum Level 2 early years qualified person to cover a Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, 1:00pm - 3:30pm, plus any other ad hoc sessions as and when needed. Start date: September 2026

Painswick Playgroup is located within the grounds of The Croft School in the heart of the village of Painswick. We are a term time only setting.

If you have a passion for working with children and helping them develop and become the best they can be, please get in touch.

For more information and details on how to apply, please email manager@painswickplaygroup.org

Funky Nursery and Pre-school, Cheltenham, GL51 9NB

PATA — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:44:46 GMT

Funky Nursery and Pre School are opening a new setting this coming Autumn 2026 and have the following vacancies:

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 / Level 3

Baby Room Lead Practitioner ( Level 3 )

Toddler Room Leader ( Level 3 )

Bank staff Level 2 / Level 3

The setting is open 51 weeks per year. Start Date: Autumn 2026

Pay rate - to be discussed on application dependent on role

More info can be obtained from info@funky-nursery.co.uk

Kings Stanley Play Group, Kings Stanley, GL10 3PN

PATA — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:48:52 GMT

Level 3 Early Years Support Worker at Kings Stanley Playgroup. Hours per week: up to 19.5hrs over 3 days. Days: Monday: 830am – 3:00pm, Wednesday 8:30am – 3:00pm, Friday 8:30am – 3:00pm. Plus 1 hour staff meeting – Wednesday’s 3:00pm – 4:00pm. Wage: Minimum £12.71 per hour - depending on qualifications and experience. Start date: September 2026 or as soon as possible

Do you have experience in Early Years and a relevant Level 3 qualification?

Do you have experience working with SEN?

Can you support and develop children’s play?

Are you calm, reliable, positive, and kind?

If so, you could be the person we are looking for.

Kings Stanley Playgroup, have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our supportive and friendly team. We pride ourselves on providing exciting learning experiences and opportunities that ignite children’s imagination and that motivates children to explore, learn and develop.

We welcome applications from people who are committed to making a difference. All applications must be made using Kings Stanley Play Groups application form. The application form can be found on our website - https://www.kingsstanleyplaygroup.org/staff-vacancies/

For information on personal specification, please click here or for job description information, please click here. Further details can be requested from kingsstanleypg@gmail.com or by phone during school hours 07377127820.

Twyning Playgroup, Tewskesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 6DG

PATA — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:14:07 GMT

Playgroup Manager, 29 hours per week, Term-time only, Permanent.

Twyning Playgroup is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Playgroup Manager to lead our friendly village playgroup in the heart of Twyning.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early years professional to join our team and play a key role in the continued development of our setting. The successful candidate will provide strong, visible leadership while working alongside our experienced staff team to deliver high-quality care, education and learning for children aged two to school age.

As a working manager, you will balance time spent directly with children alongside responsibility for leading the team, overseeing the EYFS curriculum, safeguarding, staff development, quality improvement, administration and the effective day-to-day running of the Playgroup.

Twyning Playgroup is a registered charity with a dedicated parent-led Management Committee and a passionate staff team. We pride ourselves on our welcoming community ethos, strong links with local families and schools, and our commitment to providing children with the best possible start in their early years journey.

We are looking for someone who holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent), has experience of leading or supervising an early years team, has a strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and inclusive practice, is passionate about supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing and can provide positive leadership while working collaboratively with staff, families and the wider community

For further information, to view the job pack and to apply, please visit: https://www.twyningvillageplaygroup.com/jobs

Closing date: 1 September 2026

Broadlands Preschool, Leckhampton, GL53 0EY

PATA — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:13:10 GMT

Relief Preschool assistant, Level 2 or 3 full & relevant Early Years qualification required. Term time only. Pay Rate: £13 per hour. Start Date: 1st September 2026.

Located in the heart of Leckhampton, Broadlands is a thriving community preschool. Open during term time, we care for approximately 50 children, aged between 2 and 5 years. Broadlands is a popular setting, currently with most days running at full capacity. The Broadlands staff team are a friendly group and are supported by an active Committee of Volunteers.

We are now looking to appoint to a Relief Preschool Assistant to start in September 2026. This position is contracted on an as needed basis to cover staff absence, holidays, training, and periods of increased demand.

Broadlands currently runs sessions between 9am and 3:30pm weekdays during term time. Staff are required to work beyond these hours to set up and tidy up and to attend meetings.

We are looking for someone with superb communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. Previous experience in a childcare setting is necessary together with a real enthusiasm for creating a fun environment in which children can learn. A clear understanding of, and commitment to, both safeguarding requirements and equal opportunities will be necessary.

DBS required and Paediatric first aid and Safeguarding Level 2 is desirable.

For more information, please contact Flo Speller, Manager by email: broadlands@eygloucestershire.co.uk

Closing date for applications 18th August 2026

Interview Date TBC

Rodborough Playgroup, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3U

PATA — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:27:53 GMT

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

Little Smarties, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 7AQ

PATA — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:13:54 GMT

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

Whiteshill Playgroup, Stroud, GL6 6AN

PATA — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:30:22 GMT

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.

Foxcubs Day Nursery, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6SA

PATA — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:15:20 GMT

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.

Abbeymead Under 5s Playgroup, Hucclecote, Gloucester, GL3 3NS

PATA — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:23:23 GMT

Early Years Practitioner, Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified. Term time only. Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:00am – 3:00pm.

Are you passionate about helping children learn through play? We'd love to hear from you!

Abbeymead Under 5s Playgroup is a small, friendly, community playgroup based in Hucclecote. Our Pre-School room is a warm, welcoming environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, and learn at their own pace.

We are a child-led setting where learning is fun! We love getting messy, exploring outdoors, being creative, and following children's interests. Our small setting means we build strong relationships with our children and families, creating a caring community where every child is known and valued.

The ideal candidate will be Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner, have a genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development. You enjoy getting involved in messy play, outdoor learning and creative activities, can build warm, positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues, are a team player who is reliable, organised and willing to learn and believes in following children's interests and supporting them through play.

If you'd like to join our friendly, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! Contact Natalie by email: abbeymeadunder5splaygroup@gmail.com or mobile: 07594 532610

Little Chestnuts Pre-School, Woodmancote, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 9HN

PATA — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:48:11 GMT

Pre-School Assistants. Permanent. This role offers flexible hours with opportunities to grow! Base contract between 12 – 17 hours per week. Term Time Only. In addition, you’ll have the chance to take on extra hours throughout the year — up to 13 hours per week — bringing your total to as much as 25 hours weekly. Hours can be discussed at interview. Grade: Grade 3 (pts 4-6) £25,185 – £25,989 pa pro rata. Start Date: September 2026.

Little Chestnuts Pre-school, based at Woodmancote School, is looking to appoint two outstanding preschool assistants. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive, energetic, friendly school that prides itself on inclusivity and reflective practice.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine love of working with young children, be an outstanding practitioner with a proven track record in pre-school, have experience working in EYFS and a minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification, or equivalent. You will have an understanding of the assessment and record keeping needs of an early years setting, be warm and approachable in order to work alongside families effectively to ensure children settle into education, make learning fun, challenging and inspiring. You will be proactive in addressing areas of weakness through CPD and have great interpersonal skills in order to contribute to the team spirit at the preschool.

We can offer you a supportive and friendly staff team, purpose built accommodation that enables each practitioner to deliver high quality teaching and learning. A supportive, yet challenging Governing Body that cares about staff welfare, pupil progress and the schools place within the community and parents who support education and are actively engaged with their child’s learning

A job description and person specification can be found on our e-teach platform https://www.eteach.com/careers/woodmancoteschool/. Completed applications should be made through our e-teach platform.

Closing Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026

PATA @ Tiny Tots, Longlevens, Gloucester, GL 2 0AT

PATA — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:07:51 GMT

Would you like the opportunity to work in our popular preschool setting PATA @ Tiny Tots based in Longlevens, Gloucester.

If so, we are looking for a friendly person to do some light cleaning duties each day from 3:00pm – 4:00pm Monday to Friday (can be slightly fleixble on time if required. Cleaning duties will include daily vacuuming, sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning the kitchen and toilets, together with additional daily/weekly tasks. Pay rate: £12.71 per hour. Start Date: 1 September 2026.

For a full job description, please click here. To complete our online application form please click here.

To help PATA meet the aims and commitment of the orgainsation’s equality policy, please help by clicking here to complete our Equality and Diversity monitoring form.

Closing date: Tuesday 7th July 2026.

The Reddings Playgroup, Cheltenham, Gloucester, GL51 6RF

PATA — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:24:12 GMT

Early Years Educator Bank staff vacancy. Temporary contract initially. Term time only. Pay Rate: £12.76. Start Date: September 2026.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and experienced practitioner with a Level 3 qualification in childcare to join our small team on a bank staff and temporary contract basis initially. We expect the hours to increase, becoming regular as our numbers increase. There may also be an opportunity for the right candidate to take on a fixed term role at the end of the Autumn Term.

We are moving to Greatfield Park Primary school, Cheltenham, GL51 3FZ in September 2026. We are a term time only setting and our opening hours will be Monday to Friday 8:55am - 2:55pm. Interviews before September will take place at the following address: The Reddings Playgroup, The Reddings District and community centre, North Road west, Cheltenham, GL51 6RF.

For an application form, please email: info@thereddingsplaygroup.org.uk. CVs and covering letters can be sent to this email address or handed to us in person during any of our opening hours. If you have any questions about the role, please do get in touch, we would love to hear from you.

To find out more about us, please visit our website https://www.thereddingsplaygroup.org.uk/

Closing date for applications: Open until the position is filled

Interview date: To be confirmed

Glenfall Preschool, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6XZ

PATA — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:45:03 GMT

Bank Staff. Temporary. Term time only. To cover staff absences as and when needed. Monday - Friday, 8:30am – 3:00pm. Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour.

Glenfall Preschool is a small, committee-led, local early years setting for children aged 2 years to 4 years old.

We are an inclusive setting dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for all our children.

We understand the importance of play. Learning in our setting is child-led. We have a free-flow approach to play with lots of outdoor play and messy activities!

We are looking for bank staff to cover staff absences as and when needed. Flexibility to work Monday - Friday, often at short notice is highly desirable. You will have a warm, caring, nurturing approach, the ability to work in a small team and a fondness for cups of mud tea!

Ideally, we are looking for someone with a minimum level 2 childcare qualification and experience of working with young children. If this sounds like you, please contact us at glenfallpreschool@gmail.com

Puddleducks Nursery, Chalford, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 8LH

PATA — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:21:09 GMT

Nursery Assistant – fulltime position, working an 8.5 - hour day (8:30am – 5:00pm) during school term times. Working during holiday clubs (2 weeks in April and 3 weeks in August). Plus 5 inset days. Includes 30 mins paid lunch break. Job share considered. Competitive salary.

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant for Puddleducks Nursery, Chalford Hill, caring for children aged between 12 months up to school age.

As a qualified Early Years Educator, you will be a kind, warm and enthusiastic practitioner, who is passionate and committed to supporting young children to achieve and develop their personal goals and have lots of fun! With your passion for, and good knowledge of, Early Years education, you will work in an established, dedicated, fun and experienced team in our spacious and well equipped indoor and outdoor learning environments.

You will need to hold a recognised Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification and GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths. We would love you to have a minimum of 1 years’ experience of working with young children and have excellent communication skills. We value our staff and their development and there is potential to undertake further training in skills relating to Early Years education.

As part of the team you will benefit from a great career path and promotion prospects, training opportunities, working as part of an established and happy team. You will be provided with free refreshments and meals for staff, staff uniform and nest pension scheme.

For further information or to request an application, please call Leibe on 01453 883788 or email: puddleducksplaygroup@eygloucestershire.co.uk.

PATA Creche Workers

PATA — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:15:29 GMT

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our new PATA creche service. This Gloucester based service supports families and community partners by offering high quality, safe and nurturing childcare in a welcoming environment. Our creche will operate in well equipped, community locations across Gloucester with inviting spaces that encourage play, exploration and early development.

This is a flexible role with ad hoc hours, ideal for someone who is passionate about working with young children and can provide high-quality support. Creche sessions will run for 2 hours, with staff paid for 3 hours per session to cover set up and close down. We are looking for enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners with a Level 2 qualification or above to join our pool of creche workers. You will help to deliver a warm and engaging experience for young children under 5.

We are initially running a block of 8 weekly sessions on Wednesdays with hours between 9:30am - 3:30pm but are keen to hear from anyone interested in joining our creche worker pool who may be able to support on other days in the future.

The ideal candidate will be committed to providing an excellent standard of care, enjoy working as part of a supportive team and bring creativity, energy and a genuine passion for early years. You will need to be confident in working with parents and carers including those who may feel anxious about leaving their child, perhaps for the first time.

Peadiatric First Aid is desirable although not essential.

£13.25 p/h (qualified only)

To view the full job description, please click here.

To apply, please click here

To help PATA meet the aims of our equality policy, please complete our Equality and Diversity monitoring form by clicking here.

PATA, Gloucester, GL4 6PR

PATA — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:35:45 GMT

Could you be our next Treasurer?

Did you know PATA is a charitable organisation? Like many community settings, PATA is managed by a group of Committee Members (known as our Board of Trustees).

Our Trustees give up their own time and work quietly in the background to keep things running smoothly. This allows us to concentrate on supporting both our Members and our Managed Groups, whilst working towards our charitable aims.

The Board of Trustees are now recruiting for a new Treasurer to join their friendly team:

"A special someone who can advise on financial responsibilities and oversee the preparation and scrutiny of our annual accounts"

Could you or someone you know be that person? We'd love to hear from you!

Further details can be found here.

If you'd like to speak to us prior to your application, please email chiefexec@pataglos.org.uk or call 01452 541244.