Job Description

Join Our Passionate Team at The Childcare Hub – Where Every Day is an Adventure in Learning!

Are you a nurturing and enthusiastic childcare professional ready to make a real difference in little lives? We’re on the lookout for a dedicated Level 3 Practitioner to become part of our warm and welcoming team at The Childcare Hub.

Hourly rate - £13.58 per hour

Hours: 27 hours per week, Tuesday - Thursday - Part time All year round

Our large, welcoming setting cares for children from 3 months to 5 years old, offering a variety of enriching experiences that support their development at every stage. The children have access to our unique rooftop garden, complete with a pizza oven, where they can explore and engage in hands-on, creative activities. We believe in supporting our staff too, offering free lunch and a collaborative, nurturing atmosphere. If you are passionate about creating a dynamic, nature-inspired learning environment, we would love for you to be part of our dedicated team.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about early years education and want to be part of a team where everyone matters, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and start your journey with Childcare Hub, where every day is a chance to inspire, nurture, and grow.

Requirements

Your Role as a Level 3 Practitioner:

- Create a safe, nurturing environment and support secure attachments. - Guide and support team members, identifying training needs. - Use EyLog/EyMan to track progress and maintain accurate records. - Build strong relationships with parents and keep them informed. - Ensure compliance with EYFS and safeguarding standards. - Promote outdoor learning and overall child development. - Model professionalism and foster a respectful team culture.

What We’re Looking For:

- Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential) - Previous experience working with babies under 2 years old - A passion for the outdoors and outdoor learning, with an enthusiasm for forest school activities - Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with parents and colleagues - Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection

Benefits

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

- £750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us* - Annual leave: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday - Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members - Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline - Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth - Pension: Company pension scheme - Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts - Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme - Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support - Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme