Early Years Educator​/Assistant; Supply- Oberlin

• Location: 236A/B Greenacres Road, Spring Hill, Oldham OL4 3ET
• Position: Early Years Educator/Assistant (supply)
• Employer: MiChild Group
• Salary: From £12.25/ph

Small Steps. Giant Leaps.

At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child’s full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition—values that inspire everything we do.

Oberlin Street Nursery is located in the Greenacres area of Oldham, making it easily accessible for those commuting from Oldham and surrounding areas. With good local transport links, nearby amenities, and a strong community feel. Our location allows us to build strong relationships with families and be an important part of the local community.

We are rated Good by Ofsted, with positive judgements across the quality of education, behaviour and personal development, and leadership and management. We have a capacity of 48 places offering full-day childcare for children from babies through preschool age (0–5 years).

In the recent months Our playrooms have been carefully redesigned to create bright, welcoming, and stimulating environments that inspire curiosity and learning. Each room features clearly defined learning areas for craft, construction, role-play, reading, and sensory exploration, allowing children to engage in purposeful play at their own pace.

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Our supply roles offer casual and flexible working hours to suit your needs
• Joining bonuses for a variety of roles (T&Cs apply)
• Flexible working- option to choose 4-5 working days per week for work-life balance
• 50% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families
• Wellbeing drop-in sessions and counselling service
• Team Building & Annual Employee awards ceremony for all staff
• Wellness Events/Days
• Attendance Incentives
  - Vouchers/ Gift Cards
• Exclusive access to MiChild Learning hub and Mi-Learning Lounge for continuous learning and development.
• Up to 33 days annual leave (including a special birthday off and Christmas week closure)
• Celebration of Anniversaries
• Paid uniform and staff meals provided

• To prioritise the safeguarding of all children, staff and families that have access to the setting.
• To promote a fun, high quality environment for all children in our care.
• Ensuring the Welfare and Learning development requirements of all children are met at all times.
• To confidently and respectfully work in partnership with parents and carers.
• Undertake a shared responsibility for the health and safety of the nursery.
• Ensure all children are clean, loved and happy at all times.
• Adhere to all Policies and Procedures set out by the company.
• Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures relating to the nursery.
• Take pride in the delivery of exciting and age appropriate activities.
• To ensure mealtimes is a time of pleasant social sharing.
• To fully comply with our Confidentiality policy.
• To fully understand and promote the company’s Ethos and Core Values.
• To be a key player to ensure the nursery receives excellent outcomes in internal audits and those of external authorities such as Ofsted.
• To use initiative at all times.

* Please note this is a supply role and is based on a zero hour contract *

MiChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory employment references
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship)
• Verification of relevant qualifications

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff—regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Be part of a supportive, award-winning nursery group where your passion and professionalism are recognised, developed, and celebrated.

👉 Apply Now and help us shape the future—one small step at a time.