Early Years Practitioner - Panda Preschool Playgroup CIO

Wanted as soon as possible: Another amazing Early Years practitioner to join our small dedicated staff team at Panda Preschool (recently rated Good by Ofsted).

The position is, in the first instance, temporary. We need someone on Thursday and Fridays and possibly Wednesday afternoon. There may be some extra hours of cover available and possibility of a contract in September.

Do get in touch for more details if you're passionate about working with children and their families and ideally have experience of working as a keyworker within an early year’s environment.

You will need to be qualified to Level 2/3 in EY/childcare, be committed to child centred learning and confident in practice that supports and encourages children to make their own choices to freely engage in a range of different experiences.

Panda is a friendly village preschool playgroup providing a well-regarded service to the community. We welcome children from 18 months. It is open 8.30am or 9.00am to 3.00pm, 5 days per week, term time only.

Pandas are currently excited about a move to new premises in the village with more outdoor space and opportunities, so ideally you should have an interest in the development of outdoor play.

The trustees are fully committed to the safeguarding of all children, and this position is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Application form and job description are available on request.

Please get in touch for more information if you love children and helping them develop though play.

• provider: Panda Preschool Playgroup CIO
• hours: Thursday, Friday, and Wednesday afternoon
• rate of pay: Living Wage
• address:
  Howell Hall, School Lane, Copmanthorpe, York, YO23 3SQ
• website: pandaplaygroup.co.uk

If you're interested in applying, contact Marion Weeks by email: pandaplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk, or telephone: 07743848541.

This application closes 1 May 2026.