Early Years Practitioner - 0553-26-R2

Lancaster University; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

39 days off

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Lancaster University is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join the Pre-School Centre at Bailrigg, Lancaster. The role is part-time and indefinite, offering a supportive, creative environment for children aged in the early years.

You’ll contribute to a stimulating, safe learning space, working as part of a dynamic team to deliver engaging activities and strong customer service for families. The campus offers facilities and benefits aligned with our friendly community.

Qualifications

• Great customer service skills.
• Reliable and hard-working.
• Willingness to learn new job-based skills.
• Team-oriented and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Open approximately 50 weeks a year with closures at Easter, Christmas and Bank Holidays.
• Engage with children through a wide range of valuable learning activities.
• Create a stimulating and safe environment for children to explore, learn and grow.

Skills

great customer service

reliable

hard-working

willingness to learn

Job description

Is this the job for you?

Are you passionate about working in Early Years and providing quality early years education for the next generation? Do you want to do a job that makes a real difference? Do you want to grow your career and thrive in a dynamic creative work environment where imagination and energy are at the forefront of everything we do?

Early Years Practitioner

Pre-School Centre

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Salary: £26,093 (Part-Time/Indefinite)

Closing Date: Friday 25 September 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: 0553-26-R2

Is this the job for you?

Are you passionate about working in Early Years and providing quality early years education for the next generation? Do you want to do a job that makes a real difference? Do you want to grow your career and thrive in a dynamic creative work environment where imagination and energy are at the forefront of everything we do?

We want great people to work with our children and their families.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Pre-School Centre is open approximately 50 weeks of the year with closures at Easter, Christmas, and all Bank Holidays.

As an Early Years Practitioner or Support Assistant at Lancaster University, you’ll be an essential part of a fun and dynamic team that fosters a stimulating and safe environment for children to explore, learn, and grow. You'll engage with children through a wide range of valuable learning activities, turning everyday moments into learning adventures.

About You

• great customer service skills


• to be reliable and hard-working


• a willingness to learn new job-based skills


• a team-orientated and flexible approach.

Why work with us

Our Pre-School Centre is awarded Outstanding by Ofsted. Our exceptional teamwork makes real positive change for our children, staff and the environment. We want you to be part of that team! Take a look at the facilities here: https://youtu.be/81Aw-nL95qo

Lancaster University’s main Bailrigg campus is a lovely place to work, combining a busy urban atmosphere while surrounded by green parkland and beautiful seasonal landscaping. We have lots of facilities on-site such as: a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, a post office, and a fantastic library. There are numerous clubs, groups, and networks you can join to make friends with like-minded people. Lancaster University provides an environment that strongly supports the needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

We Offer a Comprehensive Package Of Benefits Including

• competitive salary with annual reviews


• generous employer pension scheme


• 39 days off a year which includes University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays


• a family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities


• additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings.

Find out about more of our employee benefits on our website - https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.

The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues.

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.

The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues.

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.