Sandcastle Playgroup Limited, C/O Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 9JE £13.44 per hour Full time, Monday – Friday, 8am – 4.00pm, 42 weeks per year (pro rata) Fixed term contract for 1 year initially Reference: 0254 Required as soon as possible We are a term time only playgroup working 38 weeks per year. Your role We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Years Educator with a level 3 or above to join our team. As an Early Years Educator, you will play a crucial role in providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children to learn and grow. Your main responsibility will be to support the development and well-being of children aged 2-5 years old. Your responsibilities to work as part of the team to plan and implement age-appropriate activities to promote cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development create a safe and inclusive learning environment provide Individualised care and support to meet the unique needs of each child collaborate with parents and carers to ensure open communication and partnership in their child's learning journey monitor and assess children's progress foster positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues adhere to health, safety, and hygiene standards at all times. You will need: a minimum of a level 3 relevant early childhood education certification required previous experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education strong communication skills, both verbal and written the ability to work effectively as part of a team patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young children and have the qualifications and skills required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team of Early Years Educators! About us Sandcastle Playgroup is a term-time only playgroup, open 38 weeks of the year, from 8.30am until 3.30pm. We provide care from 2 years old until our children leave for primary school. Our aim is to provide the best care and education to the children in our playgroup family. At Sandcastles we strongly believe in children having the freedom to learn through play, both indoors and outdoors; in a challenging, secure and happy environment. We will offer you: a playgroup that truly believes in the value of play established, experienced and supportive team on site parking support with professional development. To find out more For further information, please email Rachel Pollitt on sandcastles@castlemanor.org.uk or call 01440 705660. How to apply For an application form, please email sandcastles@castlemanor.org.uk Please email your completed application form to sandcastles@castlemanor.org.uk Closing date: 1pm, 27 June 2025.