Co - Childminder

Co-Childminder Opportunity – Join Our Loving Early Years Setting

Location: Sheffield S2 | Start Date: March 2026

We are excited to offer a rare opportunity to join our warm, nurturing, and well-established childminding setting as a Co-Childminder / Assistant Childminder.. This is a professional-level position working alongside a lead childminder, sharing the responsibility of delivering exceptional care and education for children aged 0–5.

We are looking for a committed, creative, and experienced practitioner who shares our values of love, safety, and excellence in early years.

What You\’ll Do

• Plan and deliver fun, stimulating activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide high-quality, consistent care and emotional support to each child
• Share responsibility for daily routines including nappy changes, meals, sleep, and hygiene
• Maintain accurate observations and contribute to assessments and planning
• Create a safe, clean, and engaging environment indoors and outdoors
• Communicate effectively with parents and work as a team to maintain high standards
• Support outings, local groups, and community-based learning experiences

We\’re Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Qualified to at least Level 2 in Early Years/Childcare or willing to work towards
• Experienced in early years settings (including nurseries, preschools, or childminding)
• Naturally warm, attentive, and confident in leading activities independently
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to high standards of safeguarding and care
• First Aid trained (or willing to complete training before start date)
• Confident with EYFS and contributing to planning and learning journeys
• Must have own car & able to drive REGULARLY

What We Offer:

• A supportive, faith-informed environment where children are nurtured and celebrated
• Flexible working pattern (term-time )
• Ongoing professional development
• A chance to grow within a thriving childminding setting rooted in community values

If you\’re passionate about early years and ready to step into a co-leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.50-£13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• The role requires driving. Do you have your own car and are willing to drive children around?
• Do you hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Qualification? – If you do not answer this your application will not be considered.

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location: In person