Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner - First Steps Community Playgroup

• Location: Exeter
• Contract: Part Time
• Salary: £13 per hour, rising in line with minimum wage in April 2026 accordingly

Are you passionate about early years education?

Do you thrive in a dynamic, creative environment?

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and motivated Early Years Practitioner to join our team.

You will play a vital role in supporting children, fostering their development through a play-based curriculum in line with the EYFS framework. You will build close relationships with families and work collaboratively with the team to plan and deliver engaging activities that support each child's individual needs.

Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• Qualified at Level 2 in Early Years / Childcare / Early Years Education
• Hold suitable Literacy and Numeracy qualifications
• Excellent communication skills
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment

The working pattern will be 20 hours per week / 42 weeks per year. There is some flexibility regarding the days, to be discussed at interview.

Please see job description for full details (attached below).

Apply:

Please contact us to request an application form: enquiries@firststepsplaygroup.org.uk

Or collect a paper form application at:

First Steps Community Playgroup
Margaret Road
Stoke Hill
Exeter
EX4 7DQ

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Interview Date: 20 July and / or 21 July 2026

Job Description: attached below.

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Job Details

• Organisation: Childcare
• Work Location: Exeter
• Work Postcode: EX4 7DQ
• Reference:
• Occupational Group: Childcare
• Salary Details: £13 per hour, rising in line with minimum wage in April 2026 accordingly
• Job Term: Permanent
• Appointment Type: Part Time
• Hours: 20 hours per week, days to be discussed. 42 weeks per year.
• Closing Date: 09/07/2026
• DBS Check Required: Yes

• Qualified at Level 2 in Early Years / Childcare / Early Years Education
• Hold suitable Literacy and Numeracy qualifications
• Excellent communication skills
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment
The working pattern will be 20 hours per week / 42 weeks per year. There is some flexibility regarding the days, to be discussed at interview.