Pre-School & After School Assistant. Term time only, minimum 24 hours per week to be agreed and to be worked flexibly.  Pay based on experience and qualifications.  

Blue Coat Pre-School & Busy Bees cares for children from age 2 to 11 years during the hours of 7:45am and 6:00pm.

We are a fun-loving and ambitious setting, dedicated to providing quality and safe childcare. You will need to be fun, energetic, enthusiastic and able to be flexible and cope with the challenges of working with young children

The ideal candidate will be Level 3 Early Years qualified. Qualifications in Safeguarding, Forest School Leader, ECAT, Health & Safety, Food Safety or First Aid  are an advantage but not essential.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an enhanced disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For an application pack please contact Mrs Jo Bell, Administrator/Vicky Starling, Manager on 01453 525022 or admin@bluecoatpreschoolbusybees.co.uk or manager@bluecoatpreschoolbusybees.co.uk

We will review applications and interview on receipt.

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)

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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.

Would you like the opportunity to work in our popular and busy Early Years setting? 

If so, we are looking for a friendly person to provide break cover for our team at PATA @ Tiny Tots which is based in Longlevens. The working hours and times each day will be: Monday – Friday, 11:00am – 12:30pm, but times can be flexible. Fixed term contract to the end of the summer term 2026.

The successful candidate must enjoy spending time with children and be enthusiastic and proactive. Ideally you will have a paediatric first aid certificate but this is not essential.  This is a great opportunity to experience working in a successful early years setting with opportunities for training and career progression for those who are interested.  Please get in touch if this sounds like you!

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 organisation’s equality policy, please help by clicking here to complete our Equality and Diversity monitoring form.