59 play work jobs found in South Croydon

£1,000 new starter bonus!* Candidates who apply by Friday 31st March 2023 and are successful in their interview with Toad Hall Nursery Group will receive £500 after the first month of them joining us, then the remaining £500 after completion of their probation. This applies to all Level 3 or above candidates, who join us as a full time and permanent employee. *T&Cs apply  Do you have a passion for working with young children and a desire to help them flourish in a caring and nurturing environment? Would you like the chance to bring stories to life and develop a young child’s imagination? If you would like a career in childcare then you could work with a friendly, fun, inspirational team who value every child and member of staff. Nursery Nurse This is an exciting and fulfilling role that incorporates lots of variety. As a Nursery Nurse, you will spend your days looking after children from 3 months old, right up to pre-school age. You’ll ensure that...

We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join our BFNS family! We are a 25min walk and a short bus ride from both Mill Hill East and Mill Hill Broadway train stations. Belmont Farm Nursery School is a unique and diverse setting focusing on the children and staffs well-being with a large focus on outdoor learning and providing children with real life experiences including daily contact with animals. Full-time Permanent Up to £24,000.00 per year 8 hour shift between the hours of 8am and 6pm Nursery Practitioner Role:  Level 2 or above Passion for childcare, and child development Practitioners who will role model the ethos of the nursery Adaptable to the needs of the nursery and organisation Ability to be flexible within your job role Experience being a key worker Building relationships with parents and children Excellent communication skills written and verbal Open to feedback on practice, to provide the best...

We are looking for an assistant playworker to join our team. We have a large, popular and busy club at Summercroft KidsOut in Bishops Stortford and it operates from a dedicated building that provides out of school care for 4 – 12 year olds before and after school. Staff are required to support the children by providing fun activities that appeal to their interests e.g. art & crafts, baking, board games, outdoor games etc. You will also be required to work some of the holiday club weeks over the half terms, one week at Easter and three weeks in the summer. Qualifications are not essential, although experience with the age group is required and some in-service, professional development training will be arranged at regular intervals each year. The post will require an enhanced criminal reference check that we will process as part of our recruitment process. Term time hours – Monday to Friday Breakfast Club: 7.30 – 9.00 After School...

We are a lovely growing Nursery and Forest School in the heart of Morden. We are located in Morden Recreation Ground with a large fenced up garden, were we spend most of our days. We aim to make outdoor education accessible to all children and allow children the space and freedom to learn through play. Our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum will be the foundation for future success by building creative, independent and confident thinkers. Our days and years are woven with the seasons. Through the rhythm of the seasons and the daily and weekly routines children will develop a feeling of safety, trust and orientation through their crucial first years. Job Role We are looking for Qualified Early Years Teachers to join our expanding Kindergarten. We have full-time and part-time options available (options to work 4 or 5 days, full days or morning/afternoon shifts, all year). Please get in touch so we can discuss flexible work patterns. Our current opening...

Are you passionate about the outdoors and getting kids back into nature? Would you like to be a part of an “Outstanding” outdoor nursery organisation, recognised by the Queen for their innovation? Little Forest Folk have eight magical outdoor forest nurseries across South West London and are completely child-led and play-based settings. We are providing 2-5 year olds with an exemplary early years learning experience to help them become the children most likely to succeed in today’s world. The role As Nursery Manager, you’ll lead an experienced and accomplished team using your existing skills, experience and passion for child-led learning. You will follow children’s interests and scaffold their learning in extraordinary and enabling environments for play-based learning. You'll love working with children, and although you'll be supernumerary, you will motivate, lead, role model to and inspire your team of practitioners and help them to grow as educators by spending half...

The Pelican Nursery, Kennington SE11 We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly nursery practitioners to work in our baby nursery and pre-school. The Role We are looking for someone who is confident, caring and friendly Looking after children aged 6 months to 4 years old at our two sites across the road from each other Someone who will enthusiastically take part in all planned activities for the children Not afraid to get 'stuck in' - singing, messy play, make believe play, reading stories Supporting the children with early literacy and numeracy skills through small group activities You will be a key worker to a specific group of children and carry out observations on a tablet Responsible for liaising with parents on all aspects of their child's care and development and daily handovers Recording children's progress through carrying out observations and planning next steps to benefit their learning Requirements of the role A...

Job description As a Nursery Practitioner you will be carrying and looking after children age 0-5 years old. Delivering safe, high-quality care and nurture to our children is our main priority. You will: - Work with parents and colleagues and make children are safe - Help children to dress, feed, change their clothing and nappies - Supervise young children at meal times - Plan and organise activities and supervise children’s play at all times - Establishing fair, respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive relationships with children, their parents, peers and management team - Assess children’s development across the EYFS curriculum, write reports on children’s development - Communicate with parents and colleagues on children’s development and well-being Our responsibilities : You are our most valuable resource and you being happy in your employment means that you work harder and motivated to do well for the children in our care. We will offer you: -...

Why join the Buttercups Family?   You are an amazing Early Years Educator who has previous experience of being a Room Leader - managing a small team and planning activities for your room. You are now ready for new challenges. With over 40 years’ experience and many Ofsted Outstanding grades, Buttercups can offer you all the training and experience you need to further your career.   At Buttercups we believe that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why we strive to offer our staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. We offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori. When you join Buttercups you join the whole group, so you have career opportunities across our eight nurseries. You also have the confidence of knowing that you are joining a team that offers Outstanding childcare....

Role: Nursery Teacher Location: Chiswick Lane Hours: 40 hours per week Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week Salary: Circa £27,500 Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent Why join the Buttercups Family?   You are amazing – even if you don’t know it yet! As an Early Years Educator you are preparing the next generation for the challenges ahead; teaching them to ask questions, take risks and be mindful of the people and the world around them. We know just how hard - and how rewarding - this job is, which is why we will support you every step of the way. At Buttercups we believe that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why we strive to offer our staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. We offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori. When you join...

Role: Nursery Teacher Location: Chiswick Hours: 40 hours per week Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week Salary: Circa £27,500 Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent Why join the Buttercups Family?   You are amazing – even if you don’t know it yet! As an Early Years Educator you are preparing the next generation for the challenges ahead; teaching them to ask questions, take risks and be mindful of the people and the world around them. We know just how hard - and how rewarding - this job is, which is why we will support you every step of the way. At Buttercups we believe that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why we strive to offer our staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. We offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori. When you join...

Role: Room Manager Location: Chiswick Hours: 40 hours per week Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week Salary: circa £29,500 Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent   Why join the Buttercups Family?   You are an amazing Early Years Educator who has previous experience of being a Room Leader - managing a small team and planning activities for your room. You are now ready for new challenges. With over 40 years’ experience and many Ofsted Outstanding grades, Buttercups can offer you all the training and experience you need to further your career.   At Buttercups we believe that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why we strive to offer our staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. We offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori. When you join...

Level 2 Nursery assistant Plumstead SE18 Salary: £22,000 Contract: Full time Permanent We are looking for an energetic, positive level 2 Nursery Nurse. A warm and loving person that enjoys listening and spending time with children. We are searching for the right person that can deliver rich learning opportunities and exceptional care and someone who enjoys fun and messy activities. Job Requirement: Must have NVQ Level 2 in childcare education ● Passionate about childcare ● To be committed to helping children thrive and get the best start in life. ● To work in partnership with colleagues, and parents to meet the individual needs of the children. ● To work alongside the EYFS in order to give children a broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for a healthy future progress through school and life. ● To be alert to the general diversity of children’s interests, needs and inclinations ● To be flexible...

We have a fantastic opportunity for an  Early Years Educator  to join our team at  West Street Nursery  in  Erith .  Rated  Good  by Ofsted and  9.8  on Day Nurseries. We are looking for a skilled early years educator who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. About the setting:   West Street is based in the London Borough of Bexley. We have proudly severed our local community for almost 20 years and pride ourselves in providing a welcoming and inviting setting for children, families and staff alike.   Our practiced is based around supporting each child to meet their full potential. We are very lucky at West Street to have direct access to individual outdoor areas for each of our 4 main rooms to allow children to free flow throughout the day. At West Street, we are also fortunate enough to have a soft play and sensory room to provide our...

Role: Nursery Teacher Location: Syon Park Hours: 40 hours per week Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week Salary: Circa £25,000 Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent Why join the Buttercups Family?   You are amazing – even if you don’t know it yet! As an Early Years Educator you are preparing the next generation for the challenges ahead; teaching them to ask questions, take risks and be mindful of the people and the world around them. We know just how hard - and how rewarding - this job is, which is why we will support you every step of the way. At Buttercups we believe that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why we strive to offer our staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. We offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori. When you join...

Role: Nursery Teacher Location: Isleworth Hours: 40 hours per week Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week Salary: Circa £27,500 Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent Why join the Buttercups Family?   You are amazing – even if you don’t know it yet! As an Early Years Educator you are preparing the next generation for the challenges ahead; teaching them to ask questions, take risks and be mindful of the people and the world around them. We know just how hard - and how rewarding - this job is, which is why we will support you every step of the way. At Buttercups we believe that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why we strive to offer our staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. We offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori. When you join...

Why join the Buttercups Family?   You are amazing – even if you don’t know it yet! As a Nursery Assistant you are preparing the next generation for the challenges ahead; teaching them to ask questions, take risks and be mindful of the people and the world around them. We know just how hard - and how rewarding - this job is, which is why we will support you every step of the way.   At Buttercups we believe that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why we strive to offer our staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. We offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori. When you join Buttercups you join the whole group, so you have career opportunities across our eight nurseries. You also have the confidence of knowing that you are joining a team that offers Outstanding childcare, as it has done...

Role: Room Manager Location: Acton Hours: 40 hours per week Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week Salary: circa £28,000 Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent   Why join the Buttercups Family?   You are an amazing Early Years Educator who has previous experience of being a Room Leader - managing a small team and planning activities for your room. You are now ready for new challenges. With over 40 years’ experience and many Ofsted Outstanding grades, Buttercups can offer you all the training and experience you need to further your career.   At Buttercups we believe that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why we strive to offer our staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. We offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori. When you join...

Role: Nursery Teacher Location: Acton Hours: 40 hours per week Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week Salary: Circa £27,500 Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent Why join the Buttercups Family?   You are amazing – even if you don’t know it yet! As an Early Years Educator you are preparing the next generation for the challenges ahead; teaching them to ask questions, take risks and be mindful of the people and the world around them. We know just how hard - and how rewarding - this job is, which is why we will support you every step of the way. At Buttercups we believe that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why we strive to offer our staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. We offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori. When you join...