Job Description

Qualified Early Years Educator or Play worker (minimum Level 3 and 2 years relevant experience)

Location:

Poringland, Norfolk

Organisation:

Time Childcare (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Salary:

12.59 (L3 ages 21+) Paid evenly across

12 monthly payments or paid 28th of the month worked,

applicants preference

.

Holiday pay:

Your pay includes

5.6 weeks of statutory holiday

, which is added to your hourly rate and paid evenly across

12 monthly payments

or paid 28th of the month worked.

Hours:

19.00 hours per week,October and February Half Terms, Easter and Summer Holidays, Tuesdays and Thursday 8am-6pm, 30 minute unpaid break.

Start Date:

17th February 2026 (induction session 2 hours w/c 9/2/25)

Interview Date:

11th November 2025

About Us

Time Childcare

is a Not-for-Profit Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), led by a passionate Manager and a dedicated team of volunteer Trustees.

Rated

'Good' by Ofsted

, we're proud of our vibrant

Preschool, After School Club, and Holiday Club

. Based in a welcoming village hall with fantastic outdoor space, we offer a fun, nurturing, and inclusive environment for children to learn and grow.

As we continue to expand, it's an exciting time to join our friendly and professional team!

About the Role

We're looking for a

caring and enthusiastic Educator/Play worker

to join our team.
You'll help create engaging, creative, and stimulating experiences that support every child's development and wellbeing.

Working Hours:

Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am - 6.00pm School Holidays excluding the Christmas Break
Our setting has

extensive outdoor space

, so an interest or experience in

Forest School, gardening, or outdoor learning

would be a great advantage.

What We Offer

A

supportive, friendly team

passionate about early years education

Funded professional development

, including: Up to 3 Norfolk County Council training courses per year (e.g. First Aid, Step On) Paid training time (at your hourly rate + holiday pay) Opportunities to progress from Level 3 Early Years Educator to Level 7 EYITT

Pension scheme

and

uniform provided

A beautiful rural setting with plenty of outdoor learning opportunities

What We're Looking For

A caring, reliable, and enthusiastic team player A passion for supporting all children to be able to participate at the setting Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) Experience and qualifications working with children aged 3-11 (Level 3 or above) A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare Willingness to learn and develop professionally
All appointments are subject to an

enhanced DBS check

and suitable references.

How to Apply

To learn more about us, visit our website: www.timechildcare.org.uk

To request an

application form and full job specification

, please email us.

We also welcome

informal visits

-- if you'd like to come and meet us before applying, we'd love to show you around!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From 12.59 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person