Early Years Practitioner

Lancaster University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in the UK seeks a passionate part-time Early Years Practitioner to join their Pre-School Centre team. The role involves creating enriching learning environments, supporting children's development through play, and building positive relationships with families. Candidates must hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Supportive community

Healthy work-life balance

Beautiful campus location

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Caring, reliable, and hard-working.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Create inspiring learning opportunities from everyday moments.
• Support children’s learning and development through play.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Hard-working

Excellent communication

Customer service skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Join our amazing Pre-School Centre team, children and families at Lancaster University

Is this the job for you?

Are you passionate about giving children the very best start in life?

Do you thrive in a creative, dynamic environment where imagination, play, and learning go hand in hand?

Do you want a career that makes a real difference every single day?

We’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic part‑time Early Years Practitioner who holds a full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification to join our amazing team.

About Us

At Lancaster University Pre‑School Centre, we care for around 200 children aged 3 months to 5 years, providing a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment where children can learn, explore, and grow. We’re open for 50 weeks of the year (closed at Easter, Christmas, and on Bank Holidays), and we’re looking to appoint into a part‑time 21.5 hours per week vacancy.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Create inspiring learning opportunities from everyday moments.
• Support children’s learning and development through play.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment.

Every day will bring new opportunities to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence in the children you support.

About You

We’re looking for people who are:

• Qualified with a full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification: check your qualification here: https://www.gov.uk/check-early-years-qualification
• Caring, reliable, and hard‑working.
• Excellent communicators with great customer service skills.
• Team players with a flexible, positive attitude.
• Eager to keep learning and growing in their role.

Why work with us?

• We’re proud of our exceptional team and the positive difference we make every day.
• Fantastic facilities – see for yourself: https://youtu.be/81Aw-nL95qo
• Beautiful campus location – set in green parkland with shops, cafés, a sports centre, and even a post office on‑site.
• Supportive community – from staff networks to clubs and groups, there are endless ways to connect.
• Healthy work‑life balance – Lancaster University is committed to supporting staff wellbeing.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now to join our dedicated team and help shape the future for the next generation.