Early Years Practitioner (Level 3 Qualification in Early Years – Essential)
Full-time
Looking to bring your passion for Early Years to life? Join us as an Early Years Practitionerand help little ones flourish in a safe, nurturing, and playful environment. You’ll plan and deliver creative, age-appropriate activities, ensure children’s wellbeing, and inspire curiosity every single day.
At Junior Adventures Group (JAG), we’re the UK’s leading provider of wraparound childcare — and we’re all about play, learning, and connection. If you’re Level 3 qualified and ready to take the next step in your Early Years career, we’d love to hear from you!
Location: Willow Grove Primary School, Wixams
Hours: 32.5 hours per week - (8:30am-3:30pm Monday to Friday with 30mins lunch)
Pay:£14 per hour
Contract: Permanent - Term Time - September start
Level 3 Qualification in Early Years – Essential
Responsibilities
* Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our youngest children.
* Plan, lead, and deliver fun, structured activities like storytelling, creative arts, sensory play, group games, and outdoor adventures.
* Support children’s development and wellbeing through engaging, age-appropriate experiences.
* Be a role model of excellent safeguarding and follow Health & Safety policies at all times.
* Provide healthy snacks, support toileting and hygiene routines, and ensure every child feels safe, cared for, and included.
* Set up and tidy play spaces, adapting environments to meet the needs of different activities.
* Build positive relationships with parents, schools, and your team.
* Promote early years best practice and nurture a love for learning through play.
* Uphold confidentiality and high standards of child protection.
Benefits
* Access to 24/7 wellbeing support through Health Assured.
* Discounted wraparound and holiday club care for your little ones.
* Rewards for recommending friends and family to join the JAG family.
* Paid training and ongoing personal & professional development.
* Family-friendly hours and a supportive, fun team culture.
About the Role
Are you caring, creative, and full of positive energy? We’re looking for someone who can confidently work in our Early Years provision, bringing activities and the magic of early childhood learning to life. With your Level 3 qualification, you’ll help our little ones grow, explore, and discover in a safe and happy space — while also supporting your team to shine.
Safeguarding and Compliance
This role requires compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must provide two references– one from your most recent employer and another from a childcare setting (if applicable). An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out as part of the hiring process.
For more information, please visit: Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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