Early Years Practitioner

Education at Ivy Resource Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Resource Group in Cheltenham is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join a private day nursery in a pre-school room, assisting the team and room leader.

You must be Level 3 qualified with recent experience. Hold a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply. This full-time, long-term role starts September 2026 and offers a stable, supportive environment with safeguarding at its core.

Qualifications

• Must be Level 3 qualified within Early Years.
• Experience in a private day nursery or Early Years setting.
• DBS on update service or willing to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children are engaged in age-appropriate activities.
• Uphold setting policies and safeguard responsibilities.
• Maintain staff:child ratios across age groups and rooms.
• Keep up with key children progress reports.

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

Job Title: Level 3 - Early Years Practitioner

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: 15-18 per hour

Contract Type: Full time - Long term

Start Date: September 2026

Job Description:

We are currently looking for Level 3 Early years staff who are looking to work in Cheltenham

This role is working within a pre school room supporting alongside the team of staff and a experienced room leader.

You must be Level 3 qualified and have expereience working within a private day nursery or an Early Years setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all children are engaged in age-appropriate activities and provide a helping hand when needed.
• Uphold all setting policies and keep safeguarding a top priority.
• Support with maintaining ratio within the different age groups and rooms.
• Keep up with key children progress reports

Requirements

• Relevant experience working with children within the last 3 years.
• Level 3 qualified within Early Years
• Have a DBS on the update service or be happy to complete a DBS application

Ivy Resource Group are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.