Early Years Practitioner / Pre-School Lead - St Ives

Aspire People; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated consultant for placement

Access to long-term and permanent opps

Supportive registration process

Opportunity to develop Early Years kar

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join a friendly Pre-School within a primary school in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. The role offers responsibilities including leading activities, observing progress and supporting safeguarding while working with a supportive team.

The position involves overseeing daily running and delivering EYFS-aligned learning experiences, with potential to progress to a senior/lead role.

Qualifications

• A recognised Early Years qualification, ideally Level 3 or above.
• Experience working in a Nursery, Pre-School or Early Years setting.
• A good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Confidence supporting and engaging young children.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• A positive, caring and enthusiastic attitude.
• The ability to take initiative and support the wider Early Years team.
• Experience in a senior practitioner, room leader or supervisory position would be particularly welcome.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily running of a busy Pre-School.
• Plan and deliver fun, engaging activities in line with EYFS.
• Encourage learning through play, exploration and discovery.
• Support children's emotional, social, physical and communication development.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Observe children's progress and support their individual learning needs.
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Support and guide other practitioners where appropriate.
• Ensure safeguarding and children's wellbeing remain a priority.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Engagement of young children

Education

Early Years qualification Level 3 or above

Job description

Early Years Practitioner / Pre-School Lead - St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Do you love helping little learners grow in confidence, discover new things and develop through play? Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner ready for your next exciting challenge?

Aspire People are looking for a passionate, caring and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join a friendly and supportive Pre-School setting within a primary school in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic Early Years professional who enjoys creating inspiring learning experiences and is confident taking on additional responsibility within a Pre-School environment.

Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Until July 2027

Permanent Opportunity: Potential to become permanent from September 2027

Pay: Competitive rates, dependent on experience and qualifications

About the Setting

Imagine a Pre-School where no two days are the same!

One moment you're helping children discover minibeasts outdoors, the next you're encouraging storytelling in a cosy reading corner, exploring sensory activities or supporting imaginative adventures in the mud kitchen.

Our client provides a warm, nurturing and engaging learning environment where children are encouraged to be curious, creative and independent.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the daily running of a busy and welcoming Pre-School.
• Planning and delivering fun, engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Encouraging learning through play, exploration and discovery.
• Supporting children's emotional, social, physical and communication development.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Observing children's progress and supporting their individual learning needs.
• Building positive relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Supporting and guiding other practitioners where appropriate.
• Ensuring safeguarding and children's wellbeing remain a priority.

What We're Looking For

• A recognised Early Years qualification, ideally Level 3 or above.
• Experience working in a Nursery, Pre-School or Early Years setting.
• A good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Confidence supporting and engaging young children.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• A positive, caring and enthusiastic attitude.
• The ability to take initiative and support the wider Early Years team.

Experience in a senior practitioner, room leader or supervisory position would be particularly welcome.

What Aspire People Can Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities.
• A supportive and straightforward registration process.
• The opportunity to develop your Early Years career in a rewarding setting.

Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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.