Early Years level 3 Practitioner Cheltenham

About Early Years Ltd.; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Education is recruiting on behalf of a fantastic school in Cheltenham that is looking to welcome a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join their pre-school team on a full-time basis from September 2026.

Location: Cheltenham. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 3:15pm. Pay: £16.87 per hour. This is a wonderful opportunity to support children's learning, development and wellbeing in a warm, nurturing setting.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent).
• Experience working within an Early Years setting.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and passionate about supporting children's development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Committed to providing outstanding care and learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 3-4 within a nurturing pre-school environment.
• Plan and deliver engaging play-based learning activities.
• Encourage children's social, emotional and educational development.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain high standards of care.

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Location: Cheltenham

Hours: Full Time | Monday to Friday | 8:45am - 3:15pm

Pay: £16.87 per hour

Start Date: September 2026

Are you a passionate Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and welcoming school environment?

Thrive Education is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a fantastic school in Cheltenham that is looking to welcome a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated practitioner to join their pre-school team on a full-time basis from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an experienced team where you will play an important role in supporting children\'s learning, development and wellbeing during those crucial early years.

Working Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 3:15pm, you will:

• Support children aged 3-4 within a nurturing pre-school environment.


• Plan and deliver engaging play-based learning activities.


• Encourage children\'s social, emotional and educational development.


• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.


• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.


• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain high standards of care.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent).


• Has experience working within an Early Years setting.


• Is enthusiastic, proactive and passionate about supporting children\'s development.


• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.


• Is committed to providing outstanding care and learning opportunities.

At Thrive Education, we pride ourselves on matching great practitioners with great settings.

When you join Thrive, you\'ll benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay.


• A dedicated consultant who understands Early Years recruitment.


• Ongoing support throughout your placement.


• Friendly, honest communication from start to finish.


• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles across Gloucestershire.