Paint Pots is a subsidiary of Launchpad Social Enterprise, where children are our primary focus. As we continue to grow, we are looking for motivated individuals who share our passion, to join our team and make a difference in the lives of children and their families.

In return, we offer our commitment to your personal development, fulfilment and career. Many staff who join us stay with us for many years, some leave and come back again - so we must be doing something right! 

Below, you will find our current available positions, and on the right your will find links to find out more about our nurseries.

To apply for a position, use the form on the right (or bottom if on a mobile device).

If there are no positions currently available, we are happy to receive expressions of interest. To do so, use the form on the right (or bottom if on a mobile device), without specifying a position.

We welcome applications from men and women.

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Opportunities 

Sholing

We are looking for an Apprentice in Sholing. Qualifications are not necessary as training will be provided. This position is 40 hours a week, all year round 

We are looking for an Early Years Educator in Sholing. Level 2 or 3 qualification required. This position is full time all year round Monday to Friday.

Swaythling

We are looking for an Apprentice in Swaythling. Qualifications are not necessary as training will be provided. This position is 40 hours a week all year round. 

Shirley 

We are looking for an Early Years Educator in Shirley. Qualifications are not necessary as training will be provided. This position is 40 hours a week, all year round.

We are looking for an Apprentice in Shirley. Qualifications are not necessary as training will be provided. This position is 40 hours a week all year round. 

West End

We are looking for an Early Years Educator in West End. Level 2 or 3 qualification required. This position is full time all year round Monday to Friday.

We are looking for an Apprentice/childcare practitioner in West End. Qualifications are not necessary as training will be provided. This position is full time all year round. 

Portswood 

We are looking for a Tea Helper in Portswood. Qualifications are not necessary as training will be provided. This position is 4-6PM and is part of a job share where you will be required to do either 2 or 3 days a week term time only.  

We are looking for an Early Years Educator in Portswood. Qualifications are not necessary as training will be provided. . This position is full time all year round Monday to Friday.