Early Years Teacher


Company:	Belton Playgroup
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Belton, LE12 9TU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

Belton Playgroup is a warm, welcoming, and truly child centred early years setting where play, curiosity, and emotional wellbeing come first. We pride ourselves on creating a homely environment where children learn through meaningful play, build confidence, and feel part of a caring community.

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, qualified Early Years Teacher to join our friendly team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about child led learning, nurturing relationships, and creating enriching experiences for every child.

Essential requirements

Key responsibilities: • Plan and deliver engaging, play based learning opportunities • Support children’s social, emotional, and educational development • Build trusting relationships with children and families • Work collaboratively with a small, supportive team • Contribute to Holiday Club sessions as required • Maintain a safe, joyful, and inclusive environment About You We’d love to hear from you if you: • Hold a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2 or above) • Have previous experience in an early years setting • Are warm, positive, and genuinely passionate about child development • Value a nurturing, play focused approach • Work well as part of a close, supportive team Preferred Requirements: • Have a DBS certificate (preferably on the Update Service) • Paediatric First Aid certificate • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate If the above sounds like you, and you think you fit the criteria, we would love to hear from you! Please email leader@beltonplaygroup.co.uk telling us why you would like this position. Closing date Friday 30th October 2026 We can’t wait to meet our next amazing team member!

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