Early Years Practitioner Level 2/3

Thrive (Education) Recruitment LtdCheltenhamreedpublished 09/28/2026

Qualified Early Years Practitioners – Cheltenham

Cheltenham & Surrounding Areas Level 2 & Level 3 Qualified Practitioners Flexible, Term-Time & Long-Term Opportunities Minimum £15.40 - £16.87

Thrive Education is looking for qualified Early Years Practitioners to work with some of the fantastic nurseries and pre-schools we support across Cheltenham .

We’re looking for Level 2 and Level 3 qualified practitioners who are passionate about Early Years and want the opportunity to work across a variety of settings.

Whether you’re looking for a few flexible days each week, regular term-time work or something longer-term , we can work around what suits you.

What we're looking for

  • Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification
  • Previous experience within a nursery, pre-school or Early Years setting
  • A genuine passion for working with young children
  • A caring, nurturing and enthusiastic approach
  • Good communication and teamwork
  • Someone reliable who can adapt to different settings
  • Paediatric First Aid is desirable but not essential

Why work with Thrive?

Supply can be a great way to gain experience across different settings while having more control over when and where you work.

With Thrive, you'll have:

  • Flexible working days to fit around you
  • Opportunities across Cheltenham and surrounding areas
  • Term-time work available
  • Day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements
  • Experience across different nurseries and pre-schools
  • The opportunity to find settings and age groups you really enjoy
  • Regular check-ins throughout your placements
  • Support from Josh, our dedicated Early Years Consultant

We're not looking to simply send you into a setting and forget about you. We want to get to know you, understand the type of Early Years environment you enjoy and find opportunities that are a good fit.