Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner/Educator. Permanent position. Working hours: 8:30am – 2:30pm, Mon, Tues, Thurs & Friday.  8:30am – 12:30pm, Weds. Term-time only. Pay dependent upon experience and age. Start Date: ASAP.

We are looking for a qualified, enthusiastic and warm Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years educator to join our established team in our busy and popular preschool. Previous experience preferred but not necessary.   

The successful candidate will be caring, empathetic, practical and able to work under pressure. We are a partly pack-away setting so applicants will need to be relatively fit and active. 

Stepping Stones is a child-led setting and we are dedicated to nurturing the children to achieve their individual best and develop skills for life and for their next stage in learning. 

 If you would like to join our warm and friendly team, please email: Allison Brisland, Steppingstones001@btconnect.com for an application form and job description.

 Closing date for applications: 24 October 2025.

Early Years SENCO Practitioner - Permanent, Part Time. Salary/Hourly Rate: Negotiable. Hours: 24 hours (4 days). Term Time only. Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm, made up of percentage of hours on site and some administrative. Start Date: As soon as possible.

We are seeking a level 3 qualified early years educator who has experience as a SENCO and is a dedicated professional to join our team as a SENCO Early Years Practitioner.

This position requires a passionate individual who is committed to providing exceptional care and support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities in an early years setting.

If you have the necessary qualifications and experience, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young children, we encourage you to apply.

For a more details of duties and responsibilities, please click here.

To apply please email: info@stchristophersplaygroup.uk

Interview Date: Week commencing 8th September 2025

We are seeking a permanent playworker for the after school club to start from September 2025. The position is for Monday – Thursday 2:45pm – 5:15pm and Friday 2:45pm – 6:00pm, term time only.

This is a position for someone who has experience with working with children aged 4 - 11 years, preferably in a similar environment. Level 3 is essential and Paediatric first aid an advantage.

The successful candidate must have a love of children, be reliable, proactive, be cheerful, caring and have a calm attitude with a good sense of fun. It is vital that the right candidate understands that the children are the core of the club and their happiness and wellbeing are paramount in order to maintain and develop the clubs high calibre. The applicant must be able to establish productive working relationships with staff, children and families.

To apply send your CV with a covering letter to Rose Oakey at ckasc@hotmail.co.uk.  

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 September 2025.

We are looking for someone to join our team to work 5 days per week (Monday - Friday, 8:15am – 4:00pm), term-time only. We offer competitive rates of pay that reflect your experience 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. The role is permanent, commencing in September 2025.

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. Application forms need to be returned by 31st August 2025.

Deputy Nursery Manager required, full time (30 hours per week), 9:30am – 3:30pm, Monday – Friday. Salary: £22,000-£23,000 pro rata. Start Date: ASAP.

The Family Haven is a registered charity, providing a day centre for parents and children who are socially isolated and in need of extra support. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and passionate Nursery Deputy practitioner to join our small, friendly team.

We are looking for that special someone who can smile, sing and enjoys their work all day long. That special person that can make each child feel valued and welcomed. We are a home from home setting, with daily, freshly cooked meals for everyone, including you!

We require an Early Years Level 3 as a minimum qualification to join the team. Management 2 years post qualification. A good understanding of safeguarding, child protection, EYFS and wellbeing is essential.

This special role will include working with children to provide high quality care and education, working closely with a small team to support you and working in partnership with our parents, most of whom stay on site. You will support each key person with their children, taking responsibility in the absence of the manager when required and supporting and maintaining daily routines.

We provide and fully support continual professional development for all our team, as well as providing benefits such as company events, discounted lunches, sick pay and pension scheme; your career is important to us.

For more information, please click here. If you think you would be suitable for this role or to request a job application pack, please contact Helen Jackson by email: helen@thefamilyhaven.com or or telephone on 01452 422971.

The Family Haven (TFH) are looking for Trustees. Vacancies available include Deputy Chairman of Trustees, Volunteers Trustee, Friends Trustee, Events Trustee.

The Trustees have control of the Charity and are responsible for its activities, property and funds.

We need trustees who can:

1. Ensure that TFH pursues its objects as defined in the Memorandum of Association and in accordance with the Mission statement.

2. Ensure that TFH complies with its constitution, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.

3. Contribute actively to the board of trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to TFH, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.

4. Safeguard the good name and values of TFH.

5. Ensure the sustainability of TFH.

For more information on the Trustees roles available, please click here. If you are interested in a position or have any questions, please contact Helen Jackson by email: helen@thefamilyhaven.com

Early Years Practitioner required, full time, 30 hours per week. Some flexibility can be made. Salary: £11.99 per hour. Start date: ASAP

We are looking for that special someone who can smile, sing and enjoys their work all day long. That special person that can make each child feel valued and welcomed. We are a home from home setting, with daily, freshly cooked meals for everyone, including you!

The Family Haven is a registered charity, providing a day centre for parents and children who are socially isolated and in need of extra support. We are looking for an experienced (at least one year post early years qualification), enthusiastic, and passionate practitioner to join our small, friendly team. Early Years qualification minimum Level 3 Practitioner is required with a good understanding of safeguarding, child protection and wellbeing.

The successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check. Expenses will be met by The Family Haven.

This special role will include working closely with parents (most of whom stay on site), with a small team to support you, working closely with children to provide high quality care and education. You will support each key person with their children, taking responsibility for each key group as and when required.

The Family Haven offer some wonderful benefits whilst fully supporting the continual profession development for all our team. We provide company events, discounted lunches, Sick pay and Pension scheme.

For a job application pack please contact Helen Jackson by email: helen@thefamilyhaven.com or Tel: 01452 422971

After School Assistant, Permanent position, Term Time Only, Pay Rate: £12.50 per hour. Start Date: As soon as possible - no later than September 2025.

We are looking for an After School Club Assistant, preferably with a childcare qualification, to support the After School Club Manager in providing a safe, engaging, and active After School Club located within Holy Apostles’ Primary School on Battledown approach.

For more information, please contact Alan Lofthouse (Chair of Pavilion Group) C/O hapg@holyapostles.gloucs.sch.uk

IMPORTANT: We aim to review applications soon after they are received and will arrange interviews when there is someone we are keen to meet. Therefore, we may conduct interviews prior to the closing date and reserve the right close the advert early.

After School Club Manager, Permanent position, Term Time Only, Pay Rate: £14 - £14.50 per hour (subject to experience). Start Date: As soon as possible - no later than September 25

We are looking for an After School Club Manager, preferably with a Level 3 qualification in childcare or above. You will be responsible for the planning, organisation, and delivery of a safe, engaging, and active After School Club located within Holy Apostles’ Primary School on Battledown approach.

For more information, please contact Alan Lofthouse (Chair of Pavilion Group) C/O hapg@holyapostles.gloucs.sch.uk

IMPORTANT: We aim to review applications soon after they are received and will arrange interviews when there is someone we are keen to meet. Therefore, we may conduct interviews prior to the closing date and reserve the right close the advert early.