Early Years Practitioner

Aspire People; Droylsden; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Potential permanent positions

Competitive pay rates

September 2026 opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting an Early Years Practitioner to support primary schools from September 2026 across Nursery and Reception. The role suits practitioners with EYFS knowledge who enjoy learning through play and developing early literacy and numeracy.

We offer both full-time and part-time roles with competitive rates of pay and dedicated consultant support. You will work alongside teachers and fellow EYFS staff in stimulating, nurturing environments.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of child development and EYFS.
• Ability to engage children through play and exploration.
• Patient, nurturing and creative approach to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support children across Nursery and Reception.
• Promote learning through play and exploration.
• Support early phonics and literacy development.
• Develop early maths and number skills with pupils.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Child development understanding

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 PractitionersExperienced 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