Playgroup Practitioner

Part-Time Playgroup Practitioner (Term Time Only)

Leicester (LE3)
£12.71 per hour
16-22 hours per week
Permanent | Term Time Only
Start Date: October/November 2026

Do you love helping young children learn, grow and thrive?

We're looking for a warm, enthusiastic and experienced Playgroup Practitioner to join our friendly early years team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a rewarding role that fits around school holidays.

Why Join Us?

Term-time only role
Supportive and welcoming team
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Free on-site parking
Casual dress
Company events
A rewarding role where every day is different

About the Role:

As a Playgroup Practitioner, you'll help create a fun, safe and nurturing environment where children can develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning through play.

Your responsibilities will include:

Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities
Supporting children's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development
Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
Monitoring children's progress and contributing to learning journals
Supporting children with additional needs, including SEN/SEND
Providing feedback to parents and carers
Maintaining a safe, welcoming and organised learning environment
Assisting with daily set-up and pack-away
Working collaboratively as part of a supportive team
Following EYFS requirements, safeguarding procedures and playgroup policies

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking someone who is caring, reliable, organised and passionate about early years education.

Essential Requirements:

Minimum Level 3 Early Years/Childcare Qualification
At least 2 years' recent experience in a nursery, preschool or playgroup setting
Experience supporting children with SEN/SEND (SENCO experience would be advantageous)
Good understanding of the EYFS Framework
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A positive, patient and nurturing approach
Flexibility to work between 8:30am and 3:00pm, Monday-Friday

Working Hours

16-22 hours per week
Monday-Friday
Working hours between 8:30am-3:00pm
Term time only
Flexible hours available within the above times

Before Applying

Please apply only if you can answer YES to the following:

Do you hold a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification?
Do you have at least 2 years' recent experience in a nursery, preschool or playgroup setting?
Do you have experience supporting children with SEN/SEND?
Are you available to work term time only, Monday-Friday?
Can you work flexibly between 8:30am and 3:00pm?

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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