Childcare Professional


Company:	Little Village Co
Salary:	£13 to £24 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Essex
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	2 Nov 2026
Closing date:	2 Dec 2026

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Summary

Love working with children? Come and be part of the village.

Little Village Co is a new local childcare team, started by early years professionals, and we’re building something special. We’re looking for warm, dependable people who light up around children, and who want flexible work that lets them use their skills and make a real difference to local families.

What your days could look like

Sensory play, messy play and story time that children remember

Helping little ones with school-readiness, phonics and toilet training

Bedtime routines that end in calm and giggles, not chaos

Being the trusted face parents are relieved to open the door to

Variety: different families, different homes, and occasional shifts at schools and clubs

Essential requirements

You might be our person if you have At least 1 year of experience working with children (nursery, school, nanny, playwork, after-school club), or a relevant apprenticeship Level 2 or 3 childcare qualifications (these are welcome and paid at a higher rate) A calm, kind, can-do attitude, and confidence to use your own judgement Good communication with parents

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