Job Description

CHILDCARE PRACTITIONER

Hourly Rate - 12.31

We are currently looking for an Early Years practitioner, who has a loving and caring nature to join our friendly and professional team. The post is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Candidates will hold a Level 3 Early Years Qualification or be working towards this qualification.

Happy Days is committed to Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment and so will offer a full induction and professional development programme for the chosen candidate.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection described us as a "Good setting" where "Children arrive happily and ready to learn at this friendly and welcoming setting' Staff encourage children to develop a love of reading. Children are eager to guess what the story is about based on the title and cover of the book. Staff use effective questioning techniques which support children to predict what will happen next. Parent partnership is strong. During COVID-19, the management team-maintained contact with children and their families. Staff supported children's educational progress by providing activity ideas, recipes, and online support to engage children."

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the job specification and be subject to an enhanced DBS check. A prohibition from teaching check and on-line search will also be completed for all applicants. Minsthorpe Community College is committed to equality of opportunity and upholding the principles of the Equality Act 2010. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Only applications submitted with a completed Minsthorpe Academy Trust Application Form will be considered.

Further particulars for this post can be obtained by visiting our Web Site at www.minsthorpe.cc

If you would like to arrange a visit to the centre, we would be more than happy to show you around so you can get a feel for who we are. Email enquiries@minsthorpe.cc and we will arrange a convenient time for you to come and visit.

Please send completed application forms to Cath Green, Director of HR & Associate Teams - cgreen@minsthorpe.cc. by midday - Monday 17th November 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.31 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person