Job Description
Senior Early Years Practitioner - Robert Bakewell Playgroup Ltd - Loughborough £13.50+ an hour - Full time - 33.75 hours a week. Term time only.
Please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-years-qualifications-finder to see if your qualification is full and relevant. Only the qualifications on the lists can be accepted.
To start ASAP from 01/09/2026
Robert Bakewell Playgroup is a well-established playgroup offering excellent standards of care, play and learning opportunities to children aged 2 to 5 years of age. Our overall ethos is to nurture and establish our children’s love for learning and exploration by providing the best possible experiences and opportunities.
Are you passionate about working with children?
Early Years Practitioner
Position one - 33.75 hours per week, term time only (hours 8.00-3.15) £13.50+ per hour, permanent position. Term time only
This is an opportunity to work within a small organisation to really make a difference to the lives of children and their families. Working as part of the team, you will deliver high-quality play and learning opportunities through a wide range of activities. You will be able to communicate well with young children and their parents and carers and have working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. A knowledge of Tapestry learning journeys is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
You will have a minimum of a level 3 full and relevant early years or childcare qualification, you will have experience of meeting the requirements of Early Years Foundation Stage and value your own continued professional development. Ideally you have experience of being a senior or room lead.
Robert Bakewell Playgroup is committed to the safeguarding of all children; therefore all appointments are subject to receiving an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, which we consider acceptable as well as appropriate references, and safer recruitment guideleines.
Job Types:
Full time, Permanent, Term time only
Salary: £13.50+ /hour
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.50-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Private medical insurance
Experience:
- Childcare: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
