Early Years Practitioner/Assistant

About the company

Looking for an Early Years Role Until Christmas? Thrive Education is looking for a passionate and reliable Early Years Practitioner to join a lovely, welcoming pre-school in Quedgeley, Gloucester.

The pre-school is attached to a primary school and offers a fantastic environment for children to learn, play and develop.

Why Work With Thrive Education? At Thrive Education, we have a dedicated Early Years division supporting nurseries, pre-schools and schools across Gloucestershire.

Your tasks

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will be working alongside a friendly and supportive team to provide high-quality care and learning opportunities for pre-school-aged children.

Your responsibilities will include

• Supporting children's learning and development through play-based activities.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment.
• Working closely with other practitioners and teaching staff.
• Supporting children with their social, emotional and physical development.
• Helping with daily routines, activities and classroom organisation.
• Following safeguarding procedures and maintaining a safe environment.
• Building positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents.

Requirements

We would love to hear from candidates who

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, but isn't essential
• Have previous experience working in a nursery, pre-school or Early Years setting.
• Are passionate about supporting young children's development.
• Are reliable, enthusiastic and confident working as part of a team.
• Have good communication skills and a caring, patient approach.
• Are available Monday to Friday throughout the placement.

An Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding and compliance checks will be required before starting.

What we offer

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for consistent, Monday-to-Friday work throughout November and December, with school-friendly hours and no weekends!

• Competitive rates of pay, reflecting your qualifications and experience.
• Consistent working hours throughout the placement.
• A dedicated consultant who understands the Early Years sector.
• A friendly, approachable team who genuinely care about their candidates.
• Opportunities for further work across Gloucestershire once this placement finishes.
• A straightforward registration and compliance process.

How to apply

Interested? We'd Love to Hear From You!

If you're an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking for a lovely pre-school to work in from November until Christmas, we'd love to have a chat!

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Early Years Practitioner – Pre-School (Temporary Role) *Location: Quedgeley, Gloucester Pay:** Competitive hourly rate (dependent on qualifications and experience)