Meli Poppins Childcare– a highly regarded Ofsted Outstanding setting in Southville expanded in September 2025 and due to its rapid growth, we are looking for experienced passionate Early Years Practitioners to join our founding team.
We want someone who is:
* Qualified at Level 2 or above in Early Years childcare
* Can work 42.5 hours
* Part-time for the right person
* Confident with the EYFS
* Passionate about child-led, respectful, and home-from-home style care
* Warm, positive and committed to building strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues
* A reliable warm team player who brings creativity and enthusiasm to a growing provision
* High standards of safeguarding and wellbeing
Responsibilities:
* Providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment
* Planning and delivering a high-quality curriculum
* Monitoring, assessing, and recording childrens development
* Working in partnership with parents and external agencies
* Supporting the development or our new and expanding setting
* Upholding safeguarding, health and safety, and inclusion policies at all times.
Benefits:
* Be part of something new and inspiring from day one
* Purpose-built setting next to Long Ashton Park & Ride (easy for drivers and bus users)
* Free on-site parking
* FreeDavid Lloyd gym membership
* 5.6 weeks paid holiday+paid birthday day off
* 1 week Christmas Closure
At Meli Poppins Childcare, our ethos is simple: “Learning through play” in a calm, caring, and inspiring environment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all staff, volunteers, and visitors to share this commitment. All roles are subject to rigorous safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. Any gaps in employment will be explored during the recruitment process, and successful applicants will be required to complete safeguarding training. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a brand new setting with heart, creativity, and a strong sense of purpose.
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