Early Years Practitioner

Aspire People; Audenshaw; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support Nursery and Reception within a primary school setting from September 2026. The role offers both full-time and part-time hours and involves developing language, early literacy and maths skills, alongside assisting with observations and safeguarding within EYFS.

Ideal candidates will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent experience) and demonstrate strong communication, patience and creativity to build positive

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or relevant experience in child care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential
• Ability to work well with children and staff in a primary school setting

Responsibilities

• Support children across Nursery and Reception
• Develop communication and language through play
• Assist with observations and assessments
• Support classroom routines and transitions
• Create a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment
• Work alongside teachers and other EYFS practitioners

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Creativity

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner - Primary School

EYFS September 2026 Full-Time & Part-Time Aspire People

Are you a qualified Early Years Practitioner looking to move into a primary school environment?

Aspire People are recruiting Early Years Practitioners, Nursery Nurses and Nursery Practitioners to support primary schools from September 2026.

Your existing experience working with young children can transfer extremely well into a school setting, particularly if you have a strong understanding of child development, communication, learning through play and the EYFS framework .

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children and wants to develop their experience within education.

The Role Could Include:

• Supporting children across Nursery and Reception
• Supporting learning through play and exploration
• Developing communication and language
• Supporting early phonics and literacy
• Developing early Maths and number skills
• Supporting children's personal, social and emotional development
• Assisting with observations and assessment
• Supporting classroom routines and transitions
• Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment
• Working alongside teachers and other EYFS practitioners

We're Looking For:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or relevant experience
• Recent experience working with young children
• Strong understanding of child development
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Nurturing, patient and creative approach
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children

This Could Suit:

• Nursery Practitioners
• Nursery Nurses
• Early Years Educators
• Level 3 Childcare Practitioners
• Experienced childcare professionals

Why Aspire People?

• September 2026 opportunities
• Full-time and part-time roles
• Daily, short-term and long-term positions
• Opportunities within primary schools
• Potential permanent positions
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.