Nursery Play Buddy
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2026 |
| Location: | Totnes |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Daisy and Rainbow Childcare |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Nursery Play Buddy – Rainbow Nursery (Totnes)
Location: The Mansion, Fore St, Totnes TQ9
Contract: Permanent (year-round)
Hours: 32.5 hrs/week (Mon–Fri, 9:15am–4:15pm)
Salary: National Living Wage (age dependent)
About Us
Rainbow Nursery is part of Daisy and Rainbow Childcare, a long-established local charity offering a nurturing, play-based environment for children aged 3 months–4 years. We focus on creativity, exploration, and building strong relationships with families.
Role Overview
Looking for a fun, rewarding role working with young children? As a Nursery Play Buddy, you’ll spend your day engaging in play, supporting children’s development, and learning from experienced early years practitioners. This is a great opportunity to start or return to a career in childcare, with potential training and development.
Key Responsibilities
Support children (0–5 years) through play-based activities
Engage in singing, storytelling, messy play, and outdoor activities
Help create a safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment
Support children’s daily routines, including meals and basic care
Work closely with the team to meet children’s needs
Assist with setting up and maintaining play spaces
Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies
Requirements
GCSEs (Level 2/3 Early Years desirable but not essential)
Warm, friendly, and playful approach
Enjoy working with young children
Good communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to learn and develop
Desirable
Early years or child development training
First Aid qualification
Why Join Us?
A fun, hands-on role where no two days are the same
Opportunity to gain experience and progress in Early Years
Supportive team and potential training opportunities
Apply now – we recruit on a rolling basis and may close early once filled. Start date: ASAP.
Location: The Mansion, Fore St, Totnes TQ9
Contract: Permanent (year-round)
Hours: 32.5 hrs/week (Mon–Fri, 9:15am–4:15pm)
Salary: National Living Wage (age dependent)
About Us
Rainbow Nursery is part of Daisy and Rainbow Childcare, a long-established local charity offering a nurturing, play-based environment for children aged 3 months–4 years. We focus on creativity, exploration, and building strong relationships with families.
Role Overview
Looking for a fun, rewarding role working with young children? As a Nursery Play Buddy, you’ll spend your day engaging in play, supporting children’s development, and learning from experienced early years practitioners. This is a great opportunity to start or return to a career in childcare, with potential training and development.
Key Responsibilities
Support children (0–5 years) through play-based activities
Engage in singing, storytelling, messy play, and outdoor activities
Help create a safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment
Support children’s daily routines, including meals and basic care
Work closely with the team to meet children’s needs
Assist with setting up and maintaining play spaces
Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies
Requirements
GCSEs (Level 2/3 Early Years desirable but not essential)
Warm, friendly, and playful approach
Enjoy working with young children
Good communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to learn and develop
Desirable
Early years or child development training
First Aid qualification
Why Join Us?
A fun, hands-on role where no two days are the same
Opportunity to gain experience and progress in Early Years
Supportive team and potential training opportunities
Apply now – we recruit on a rolling basis and may close early once filled. Start date: ASAP.