Job Description

Are you passionate about outcomes for Children and their families?

Here is your chance to be part of our childcare team and help make a difference

We have the following exciting job opportunity available!

Role:

Early Years Educator (Level 2 or Level 3)

Hours:

30 hours per week. Fixed contract until May 2027

Salary:

From 12.39 per hour depending on qualification level.

Deadline:

5th January 2026

We seek an experienced practitioner committed to building on our existing 'Good' Ofsted practice with the aspiration to reach 'Outstanding'.

This role will involve providing opportunities through well-resourced environments and quality teaching and learning practices for children to develop and explore, as well as working with parents and outside agencies to ensure children are able to reach their potential.

If you want a role where you will be empowered to develop and share your knowledge and experience, opportunity to extend qualifications and take a lead role in projects then come and work for Children's Links!

In return for your commitment we offer the opportunity to join an open, supportive and tight knit organisation. Our fantastic work stems from our caring, family culture, which is at the heart of everything we do. We are an ambitious, inclusive team where voices are heard.

Please familiarise yourself with the full j for this post before applying by visiting childrenslinks.org.uk/jobs .

In return for your commitment we offer the opportunity to join an open, supportive and tight knit organisation. Our fantastic work stems from our caring, family culture, which is at the heart of everything we do. We are an ambitious, inclusive team where voices are heard.

Other benefits include:

Additional annual leave days (birthday and Christmas eve) Recognition platform Employee discount scheme 24 hr employee assistance Competitive pay rates Support in training and professional development

The successful applicant(s) will be appointed subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check. Online searches may be carried out as part of due diligence checks for shortlisted candidates.

Due to the volume of applicants we will get in touch only if selected for an interview.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any role involving working with children will be subject to an enhanced/barred DBS check and staff will be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration. The self declaration will require you to disclose information about offences that may impact on your suitability to work with children. For more information on this please visit

Updated guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (GOV.UK).

Children's Links recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect, regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: From 12.39 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):

Do you hold a Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare and Education or equivalent
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person