Early Years Assistant Forest of Dean

Thrive (Education) Recruitment LtdCinderfordreedpublished 09/28/2026

Early Years Practitioners – Forest of Dean

Forest of Dean & Surrounding Areas No Early Years Qualification Required Flexible, Term-Time & Long-Term Opportunities £14.24 per hour

Thrive Education is looking for enthusiastic and reliable Early Years Practitioners to support nurseries and pre-schools across the Forest of Dean .

You don't need to hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification to apply.

What matters to us is that you already have good experience working with children , enjoy being part of their learning and development, and are confident getting involved within a busy Early Years environment.

Your experience doesn't have to come directly from a nursery. If you've worked with children within schools, clubs, coaching, SEN support or another professional setting, we'd still love to hear from you.

What we're looking for

  • Previous experience working with children
  • A genuine interest in working within Early Years
  • A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach
  • Confidence engaging and interacting with young children
  • Someone reliable who is happy to get stuck in
  • Good communication and teamwork
  • Nursery or pre-school experience is a bonus, but not essential

Your previous experience could include:

  • Nurseries or pre-schools
  • Primary schools
  • Teaching Assistant work
  • Breakfast or after-school clubs
  • Holiday clubs
  • Sports coaching
  • SEN support
  • Youth work
  • Other professional experience supporting children

Why work with Thrive?

Supply is a great way to build your experience within Early Years while having flexibility around when you work.

With Thrive, you'll have:

  • Flexible working days to suit you
  • Opportunities across the Forest of Dean
  • Term-time work available
  • Day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements
  • Experience across different nurseries and pre-schools
  • Opportunities to work with different Early Years age groups
  • Regular check-ins throughout your placements
  • Support from Josh, our dedicated Early Years Consultant

We want to get to know you, understand your previous experience and find settings where you'll feel confident and enjoy going to work.