Early Years Practitioner

TEC Partnership; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic educational organization in Grimsby seeks an Early Years Practitioner for a fixed-term maternity cover role at Little Stars Day Nursery. The position requires a full Level 2/3 Early Years qualification and experience working with children aged birth to five. Responsibilities include planning, observation, and supporting children's development. The role offers a salary of £23,750 FTE and various benefits such as 30 days annual leave and pension membership. The closing date for applications is January 4, 2026.

Benefits

Pension Membership

30 Days Annual Leave pro rata

Christmas Closure Days

Occupational sick pay scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Helpline

Cycle to Work

Staff discounts on campus

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 2/3 in Early Years.
• Experience with Tapestry is beneficial.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and write reports for assigned children.
• Observe and support children's individual needs.
• Manage tasks and prioritize workloads in a large nursery setting.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Passion for working with children

Professionalism

Education

Full Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Safeguarding qualification (desirable)

SEN training (desirable)

Paediatric first aid (desirable)

Food hygiene (desirable)

Job description

Early Years Practitioner (25/425)

£23,750 FTE (£12,837.83 pro rata per annum)

20 hours per week

Location: Little Stars Day Nursery

Fixed term maternity cover until the 21st January 2027, or upon return of the substantive post holder

Little Stars Day Nursery is part of the TEC Partnership, which is a large, innovative, dynamic and financially sound organisation.

We are now offering a fantastic opportunity to join Little Stars Day Nursery in the role of Early Years Practitioner. If you are a team player who is passionate about helping learners reach their full potential, then we want to hear from you!

About the role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Level 2/3 Early Years Educator to join our friendly team within a very busy established nursery. You must have a full and relevant level 2/3 qualification in Early Years. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with children from birth to five year’s old and enhancing their learning and development.

You will be a key person to a group of children responsible for planning, report writing, observing and supporting all children and their needs. Experience of Tapestry is also beneficial.

The person will need to be a strong team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a large setting, prioritising workloads and managing tasks.

About the person

• Full Level 2/3 Early Years qualification that is full and relevant.
• Safeguarding qualification is desirable as is SEN training, paediatric first aid and food hygiene.
• Versatile communicative skills such as verbal, written and being able to converse in different situations.
• Professionalism within everything you do.
• Good sense of humour and a fun, bubbly personality.

What we offer

• Pension Membership
• 30 Days Annual Leave pro rata, plus bank holidays
• Christmas Closure Days
• Occupational sick pay scheme (higher than statute)*
• Occupational Maternity/Adoption pay (higher than statute)*
• Life Assurance Scheme and Death Grant
• 24-hour Employee Helpline – Free and confidential
• Cycle to Work
• Saving Schemes
• Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan – monthly payments
• UNUM Dental Cash Plan – monthly payments
• Staff discounts on campus e.g., Hair & Beauty/ Bakery/ Gym etc

If having read the job description you are interested in this role, please press the “Apply Online” button and send us your application.

The closing date for this advert is 4th January 2026

The TEC Partnership is committed to Prevent Duty, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and promoting British Values within the workplace. We are an equal opportunity workplace. Safeguarding is a priority for us, as well as ensuring the welfare of children and young people and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, references that cover the last two years of employment and online screening. Other checks may also be required.

Please note that all employees must have Literacy and Numeracy to at least Level 2.