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Creche Assistant - Luxury Beach Club in Greece - Summer 2026. As a Crèche Assistant at The Peligoni Club, you’ll spend the summer helping our youngest guests feel safe, happy and cared for in a beautiful Greek island setting.

Early Years Practitioner – Level 3+ Location: Wakefield Contract: Permanent About the Role Reed Early Years are currently recruiting on behalf of a fantastic nursery in Wakefield that is known for its nurturing environment and strong focus on high-quality early years education. They are looking to welcome a passionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to their team, someone who is committed to supporting young children’s development and creating an engaging, inspiring space for learning. What we’re looking for • A recognised Level 3 qualification (or above) in Early Years, • Previous experience working within an Early Years setting, • An understanding of play-based learning approaches, • Good written and verbal communication skills, • A strong knowledge of quality Early Years practice, • A genuine passion for supporting children to reach their full potential, • A positive, team-focused attitude Key responsibilities • Take responsibility for a group of key children, ensuring their progress is observed, assessed, and supported, • Plan and deliver engaging play-based activities that support children’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development, • Work as part of a team to create a positive and inclusive environment for all children, • Support children in their self-led play, offering guidance where appropriate to extend their learning, • Promote and maintain the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children at all times, • Engage in continuous professional development in line with nursery priorities Why apply through Reed Early Years? • Paediatric First Aid offered as standard, • Support throughout the entire recruitment process and beyond, • Ongoing CPD and access to training through our trusted training partners, • Guidance from consultants who specialise in Early Years, • Opportunities to progress and develop within the sector, • A personalised approach to matching you with the right setting

Nursery Practitioner Location: Wakefield Pay: £14-16 per hour Contract: Temporary At Reed Early Years, our mission is to empower early-years professionals to build meaningful, rewarding careers. We do this by connecting dedicated practitioners with nurseries where they can make a real difference, supporting learning through play and giving children the best possible start. We’re currently recruiting Level 2 and Level 3 Nursery Practitioners for temporary roles across early years settings in Bradford. These roles are ideal if you’re looking for flexible work, fair pay, and the confidence of knowing you’ll be well prepared before you step into a setting. The role: • Supporting daily routines in nursery and early years settings, • Delivering care and learning through play-based, child-centred practice, • Encouraging children’s development through meaningful play experiences, • Helping create safe, welcoming, and nurturing environments, • Working in line with EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety standards What you need: • Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or relevant experience), • Experience working in a nursery or early years setting, • A professional, reliable, and caring approach, • DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply Why work with Reed Early Years? We focus on supporting Early Years professionals properly, not just filling shifts. • Flexible work to fit around your availability, • Ongoing training and development, not just at registration, • Paediatric First Aid offered as standard, with regular courses available, • Core training including safeguarding and EYFS support, • Weekly pay at competitive daily rates, • A dedicated consultant who understands Early Years settings At Reed Early Years, we champion safe, high-quality childcare and support practitioners to grow in roles where learning through play, preparation, and professionalism really matter.

Nursery Practitioner Location: Wakefield Pay: Competitive daily rates Contract: Temporary At Reed Early Years, our mission is to empower early-years professionals to build meaningful, rewarding careers. We do this by connecting dedicated practitioners with nurseries where they can make a real difference, supporting learning through play and giving children the best possible start. We’re currently recruiting Level 2 and Level 3 Nursery Practitioners for temporary roles across early years settings in Leeds. These roles are ideal if you’re looking for flexible work, fair pay, and the confidence of knowing you’ll be well prepared before you step into a setting. The role: • Supporting daily routines in nursery and early years settings, • Delivering care and learning through play-based, child-centred practice, • Encouraging children’s development through meaningful play experiences, • Helping create safe, welcoming, and nurturing environments, • Working in line with EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety standards What you need: • Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or relevant experience), • Experience working in a nursery or early years setting, • A professional, reliable, and caring approach, • DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply Why work with Reed Early Years? We focus on supporting Early Years professionals properly, not just filling shifts. • Flexible work to fit around your availability, • Ongoing training and development, not just at registration, • Paediatric First Aid offered as standard, with regular courses available, • Core training including safeguarding and EYFS support, • Weekly pay at competitive daily rates, • A dedicated consultant who understands Early Years settings At Reed Early Years, we champion safe, high-quality childcare and support practitioners to grow in roles where learning through play, preparation, and professionalism really matter.

Wakefield, West Yorkshire £17.00 per hour 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday About the Role At Reed Education, we are seeking on behalf of our wonderful client, an experienced, driven and inspirational Nursery Manager to lead a well-established early years setting in Wakefield. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery, while building a positive, high-performing culture that enables children, staff and families to thrive. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining exceptional standards of care, education and safeguarding, while also ensuring the nursery operates efficiently, remains compliant and continues to grow as a valued part of the local community. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development • Lead, inspire and motivate a team of early years professionals to deliver outstanding practice, • Create a supportive, inclusive and high-performing team culture, • Provide regular supervision, coaching and performance management, • Identify and drive continuous professional development across the team Quality & Curriculum • Work in partnership with the Deputy Manager to oversee delivery of the EYFS curriculum, • Ensure high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across all rooms, • Monitor, evaluate and continuously improve practice and outcomes for children Safeguarding & Compliance • Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring safeguarding is embedded in all practice, • Maintain full compliance with EYFS, Ofsted and regulatory requirements, • Lead the setting through inspections with confidence and strong preparation Parent & Community Engagement • Build strong, trusted relationships with parents and carers, • Promote open communication and partnership working, • Represent the nursery within the local community and with external agencies Operations & Business Management • Manage occupancy levels and support sustainable business growth, • Oversee administrative systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency, • Ensure the nursery operates effectively, safely and profitably About You We are looking for a confident leader who is committed to delivering excellence in early years education: • Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years (Level 5+ desirable), • Proven experience in a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager role, • Strong working knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted frameworks, • Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills, • Commercially aware, with the ability to balance quality and performance, • Passionate about providing outstanding care and education What's on Offer • Competitive pay of £17.00 per hour, • Bonus scheme, • 28 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), • Company pension, • Free on-site parking, • A supportive and collaborative working environment, • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and fully qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a vibrant, friendly nursery team. Job Title: Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator Location: Gomersal and surrounding area's.

Joining Little Pioneers is more than just a job, children are at the heart of everything we do and we’re dedicated to pioneering great futures – both for our little ones and our practitioners.We’re looking for a special someone who will work their magic to achieve all‑round outstanding resul

Job Title: Deputy Manager - (maternity leave cover up to 12 months) Location: Muddy Boots Gildersome, Leeds Salary: Up to £15. About The Role We are looking for a Deputy Manager to cover a period of maternity leave (up to 12 months) to work as part of the leadership team at Muddy Boots in Gildersom

Provide residential care to young people, promoting their welfare and encouraging their interests.

Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner who would like the opportunity to join a friendly team at a 125-place nursery in Leeds? Are you reliable, honest and hard-working? Do you adopt a ‘can-do’ attitude? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a private day-nursery with their search for a Nursery Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity work with a warm and positive private day-nursery in Birmingham, who focus on child engagement with a therapeutic approach. The setting looks after up to 125 children, and both indoor and outdoor areas are split into age-appropriate sections and provide sensory enhancing activities. The nursery ensures children are able to challenge themselves and take risks in a safe and secure environment. The nursery is looking to take on a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner, on a long-term basis with the opportunity to go permanent for the right Nursery Practitioner. You will report directly to the Nursery Manager and could be required to work across all rooms, supporting children from ages 6 weeks up to 4 years. In a time of growth for this Nursery, career progression opportunities are also available for the right Nursery Practitioner. The successful Nursery Practitioner will have: Level 3 desirable Level 2 required Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Studies (EYFS) curriculum ‘Can-do’ approach with the willingness to get stuck in Adaptability In return for the above you can expect to receive: A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel Market leading rates of pay TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. EMAIL: (url removed) CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

Foster Carer Opportunity with Parallel Parents Change a Child's Future – From the Comfort of Your Home Are you ready to make a difference in a vulnerable child's life? As a foster carer with Parallel Parents – an Ofsted Outstanding, family-run agency – you'll provide a safe, nurturing home and help children thrive, all while receiving exceptional support and generous rewards. Why Foster with Us? Hugely Rewarding Role: Experience the joy of transforming lives, giving hope and stability to children who need it most. The challenges are real, but the satisfaction of making a lasting impact is unmatched. Generous Tax-Free Allowances: Starting from £404–£500 per week per child (increasing with your experience and the child's needs), plus additional seasonal bonuses, holiday allowances, and length-of-service rewards. Fostering won't affect your existing benefits. Unrivalled 24/7 Support: Direct access to your dedicated local team – no impersonal out-of-hours teams. We're here for you every step of the way. Comprehensive Training: Full accredited training, including opportunities for a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare through our partners at Training to Care. Practical, relevant sessions from day one. What We're Looking For Essential: Over 21 years old A spare bedroom in your home British citizen or legal right to remain in the UK Desirable: Good written English Full driving licence (or strong access to public transport) No formal qualifications needed – just a commitment to children's wellbeing and the space to welcome them into your life. Start Your Rewarding Journey Today! Join our family-focused team at Parallel Parents and open your home to change lives. Enquire now for a friendly, no-obligation chat

Youth Worker and Inclusion Support SEND School £95 - £115 Per Day Immediate Start Temporary Requirements To be considered for this Youth Worker and Inclusion Support role, you will: Have previous experience of working with children or young people; ideally within the last 4 years. We must be able to obtain valid references from these roles. Full UK Driving Licence and access to vehicle with business insurance for use for work (or willing to add this to an existing policy) Have completed up to date Safeguarding training within the last 6 months (desirable however not essential as Safeguarding training can be provided) Hold or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS, registered to the Update Service Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications along with hours worked. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: recent experience obtained within the last 2 years of working with children or young people, ideally within a school, youth work, residential or care setting. We must be able to obtain references from these roles. This Youth Worker and Inclusion Support position will involve working predominantly with Key Stage 2 or 3 students with an SEMH need who are currently based outside of mainstream education or transitioning to a new setting. This role will be multi-site based and will require an element of travel by car (mileage to be paid) within the working day. You must hold a Full UK Driving Licence, be a confident driver with access to a car and insurance that covers business usage, or be prepared to add this to your policy (we can support on this). The Role We are seeking confident Youth Workers and Inclusion Support workers who are able to quickly build supportive, positive relationships with young people and are able to be a consistent member of staff seeing an assignment through from start to finish. We require patient, calm, composed and relatable staff who are flexible around the needs of young people. This position is open to candidates with backgrounds in Youth Work, Residential Work with Young People, Mentoring, Sports Coaching, Behaviour Support, 1:1 or Support Work with Young People or Adults. Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About Vision for Education Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. What Vision for Education Offer As a valued employee of Vision for Education and as a Youth Worker and Inclusion Support you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. The Edwin Group is voted a top UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity in Youth Work and Inclusion Support, and are committed to safe working and the supervision of young people, then we would love to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Huddersfield SEND Team. #visionsupport

Full training and support to gain your Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or Level 4 Apprenticeship. Be part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's leading children's services groups.

Key Responsibilities /n - Managing a varied caseload involving the representation of kinship carers and adoptive parents in care proceedings - Representing prospective adopters and foster carers in adoption matters - Handling cases from instruction through to conclusion, including taking over matte

Community Care Live is seeking a social worker for an immediate start in Ealing, England. The role involves working in the Children’s Team, managing various cases including CIN and CP, and undertaking assessments and reports.

Service Care Solutions Ltd is recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to join the Child Protection Team in Wakefield. This role requires strong, recent Child Protection experience and the ability to manage a complex caseload effectively.

A children's care organization in the UK is seeking a Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to provide therapeutic services for children in care. The role involves working with multiple children's homes and requires skills in assessment and crisis management.

Seeking a Female Social Personal Assistant for a child with autism, providing 2:1 support in Cowgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The role requires engaging Irem in activities like outdoor play, swimming, and arts, while assisting with personal care and communication strategies. The ideal candidate has exp

Blackpool Council is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Casual Residential Childcare Workers. In this role, you will provide crucial overnight short breaks for children aged 5-17 years, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

Libertatem Healthcare Group is seeking a Female Complex Care Assistant in Pocklington, York. Ideal candidates will have some experience in care and be kind and patient, building trust with the child and family. You will support a young child requiring assistance in daily living, ensuring a caring an

Pebbles Care Limited is seeking a Residential Child Care Worker in Castleford to ensure the well-being of children and young people. You will be responsible for supporting children's care, engaging in fun activities, and maintaining communication regarding shift availability. The role offers flexibl

Your role and responsibilities - Residential Child Care Worker. You will ensure that our children and young people are cared for in every aspect of their lives, including keeping them safe from harm, supporting education, cooking, cleaning, and participating in fun activities. A desire to pursue chi

We are looking to recruit a number of Casual Residential Childcare workers to assist us in providing overnight short breaks for children aged 5-17 years. The right applicant may not necessarily already have a background or experience of working in a children's home but would ideally have experience

An established and well-respected Derbyshire law firm is seeking an experienced Child Care Solicitor to join its busy Child Care and Family Law Department representing parents and grandparents in care proceedings across Derbyshire. Minimum 3 years PQE in Child Care/Public Law Children matters. If yo

Unity is advertising this opportunity on behalf of our client.All applications will be directed to our client.Are you an experienced cleaner looking for flexible work that fits around your life?.Whether you’re looking to fill gaps between other jobs or build a full-time income on your terms, this

Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You can also expec

As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care

Unity is advertising this opportunity on behalf of our client.All applications will be directed to our client.Are you an experienced cleaner looking for flexible work that fits around your life?.Whether you’re looking to fill gaps between other jobs or build a full-time income on your terms, this

Unity is advertising this opportunity on behalf of our client.All applications will be directed to our client.Are you an experienced cleaner looking for flexible work that fits around your life?.Whether you’re looking to fill gaps between other jobs or build a full-time income on your terms, this

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring t

Role: To provide operational and strategic leadership for Adult Social Care in Shropshire, ensuring high quality, lawful, person-centred services that promote independence, safeguard vulnerable adults, and deliver strong outcomes for residents. The postholder would be expected to lead service improv

Lead the operational delivery of adult social care services. Provide visible leadership across adult social care teams and contribute to wider organisational leadership. Advise senior leaders, elected members and partnership boards on adult social care issues, risks and opportunities.

Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You can also expect to

As a Weekend Admin Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of responsibilities to help us deliver the quality care and support our residents deserve. If you'd like to use your administration and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for yo

Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career.

About the RoleProviding tailored 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with visual and hearing impairmentsAdapting learning materials to ensure accessibility and inclusionSupporting communication needs, including use of specialist strategies or equipmentWorking closely with class teachers, SENCO an

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

Your responsibilities will include: Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties Implementing individual education and behaviour support plans Encouraging positive behaviour and social development Providing emotional support and promoting independence Assisting with classroom

If you're looking for a new challenge, a career change or seeking the opportunity to get your first foot on the ladder of a career within education, then do not hesitate to send your CV or contact Chris at Veritas Education. Graduate - seeking experience to kick start your career in education. Caree

Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.