Early Years Practitioner (24 Hours) - Edgbaston

Aspire People; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected nursery in the West Midlands is seeking a part-time Early Years Practitioner to provide excellent care and learning opportunities for children aged 0-5. The ideal candidate should possess a L3 qualification in early childhood education or be an outstanding L2 ready for an apprenticeship. This role offers flexibility with hours typically from Tuesday to Thursday, competitive salary, and 30 days paid annual leave, pro-rated for part-time staff.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days paid annual leave

Paid Bank Holidays

All-year-round working

Qualifications

• L3 qualification required or an outstanding L2 Nursery Nurse ready to complete a L3 apprenticeship.
• Passionate about early childhood education and care.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work on a rotating shift basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care and learning opportunities for children aged 0-5 years.
• Develop age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment.

Skills

Passionate about early childhood education

Ability to work independently

Teamwork skills

Flexibility

Education

L3 qualified Early Years Practitioner or equivalent

Outstanding L2 Nursery Nurse ready for L3 apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Part-Time Early Years Practitioner (24 hours per week)

Are you a dedicated Early Years Practitioner looking for a part-time role that offers flexibility and a rewarding environment? Aspire People is currently seeking a passionate individual to fill a part-time role at a highly respected nursery.

What’s on Offer

• One Part-Time Role (24 hours per week)
• Shifts: Ideally Tuesday - Thursday, but open to other days.
• Early Shift: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Mid Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Late Shift: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• All shifts include a 1-hour unpaid break.
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• 30 days paid annual leave (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Paid Bank Holidays
• All-year-round working

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care and learning opportunities for children aged 0-5 years.
• Develop age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment.

Ideal Candidate

• L3 qualified Early Years Practitioner (or equivalent) or an outstanding L2 Nursery Nurse ready to complete a L3 apprenticeship.
• Passionate about early childhood education and care.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work on a rotating shift basis, ideally Tuesday - Thursday.

If you’re looking for a rewarding part-time role in Early Years and have a passion for working with children, we want to hear from you!

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.