Level 3 Play and Childcare Practitioner (Maternity)

At YMCA Humber, we are committed to providing safe, inclusive, and engaging wraparound care that supports children and young people to thrive socially and emotionally. Through our before-school, after-school, and holiday provision, we create nurturing environments where children and young people can build confidence, develop independence, form positive relationships, and access meaningful opportunities tailored to their individual needs.
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20 hours per week : Maternity Leave Cover

We are looking for a passionate, caring and enthusiastic Level 3 Practitioner to join our dedicated team. So if you are committed to making a positive difference in children's lives and enjoy creating engaging experiences where every child feels safe, valued and inspired, we would love to hear from you.

Whether your experience comes from early years, education, playwork, youth work, schools or childcare, you will be joining an organisation that values compassion, inclusion, respect and community. At YMCA Humber, we recognise that every team member brings unique skills and experiences, and together we create environments where children and teams can flourish.

Every session we provide is an opportunity to make a lasting impact, from supporting children's wellbeing and encouraging creativity through play, to being a trusted adult who listens and inspires, you will help make every session a positive and memorable experience.

Working alongside colleagues, you will build warm, trusting relationships with children and their families, while planning and delivering exciting, child-led activities that encourage creativity, curiosity and play. You will have the skills to support children's emotional wellbeing, independence and confidence, encouraging positive behaviour through kindness, respect and understanding whilst ensuring every child in our care is safe, happy and fully engaged throughout each session.

Working collaboratively with schools, parents and the wider team to provide the very best experience for every child you will contribute ideas to continually improve our provision and create memorable experiences.

Salary Rate : 

  • £15,121.00 per annum (qualified salary) 
  • £14.50 per hour 

Working Pattern :

  • Term Time Wraparound Care : 2.15 pm - 6.15 pm
  • School Holiday Club Delivery : flexible throughout the week  
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What We’re Looking For

Driving Requirements.
As part of this role, you will be responsible for safely collecting children from local schools and transporting them to and from our Afterschool Club using the YMCA Humber minibus. This is a key part of ensuring children enjoy a safe, seamless transition from the school day into our
welcoming club environment.

As driving the minibus forms an essential part of the role, applicants must hold a full, clean UK driving licence, have held their licence for a minimum of two years, be 21 years of age or over, and confident driving a minibus. All drivers must meet YMCA Humber's insurance requirements. 

Qualifications 

  • Childcare, Early Years, C&YP Qualification (Level 3 or above)
  • Safeguarding Children's & Child Protection
  • Paediatric First Aid (or willing to undertake)

 

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To apply for this role :

Send your Full CV and a Covering Letter to our Team Today:   

CLOSING DATE : SUNDAY 8TH AUGUST 2026  

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