Childcare Practitioner
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.52 to £15.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | DT11 8EL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Ark Day Nursery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
We are excited to be recruiting a new childcare practitioner to work within 'our warm and welcoming nursery'.
This position is a fulltime year round role working in both the nursery after school and holiday clubs.
During term time the role will be working in the nursery 8.45am -3.00pm with children aged 3months - 4years .Then from 3.00- 5.45pm leading the afterschool club working with primary school age children.
During holiday club the hours will be 8.00am-6.00pm leading a fun filled holiday club with primary school aged children.
For the right candidate holiday club hours could be negotiated.
Responsibilities
With a team you will plan programmes and activities to inspire children and deliver fun and engaging sessions.
Our organisation offer a great staff benefit package;
Flexible working hours
Childcare discount- increases with service
sick pay
Funded qualifications to support personal development
Bonus scheme
You will need
A full and relevant Level 3 or above Childcare qualification
Be able to work a flexible rota between 8am-6pm Monday - Friday
A comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
A passion for child care and development
If you have any interest in the position please contact us on 01258 861007
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
This position is a fulltime year round role working in both the nursery after school and holiday clubs.
During term time the role will be working in the nursery 8.45am -3.00pm with children aged 3months - 4years .Then from 3.00- 5.45pm leading the afterschool club working with primary school age children.
During holiday club the hours will be 8.00am-6.00pm leading a fun filled holiday club with primary school aged children.
For the right candidate holiday club hours could be negotiated.
Responsibilities
With a team you will plan programmes and activities to inspire children and deliver fun and engaging sessions.
Our organisation offer a great staff benefit package;
Flexible working hours
Childcare discount- increases with service
sick pay
Funded qualifications to support personal development
Bonus scheme
You will need
A full and relevant Level 3 or above Childcare qualification
Be able to work a flexible rota between 8am-6pm Monday - Friday
A comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
A passion for child care and development
If you have any interest in the position please contact us on 01258 861007
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person