EYFS Level 3 Practitioner

Long-term Teachers; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Long-term Teachers is seeking a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner for flexible and permanent roles in Cheltenham and surrounding areas. Roles include ad-hoc days, part-time hours, or full-time permanent positions with a variety of nurseries and settings.

You will support planning and delivery of EYFS activities, foster an inclusive and safe learning environment, and help with learning journeys, observations and daily routines while building strong relationships with children, parents

Qualifications

• Level 3 EY qualification required.
• Passionate about children’s development and wellbeing.
• Adaptable and confident in new environments (supply work).
• Organised and reliable with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Work across different early years settings on a flexible, day-to-day basis.
• Assist in planning and delivering stimulating EYFS activities.
• Support learning journeys, observations, and daily routines.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptable

Organised

Reliability

Caring approach

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

EYFS Level 3 Practitioner – Flexible and Permanent Opportunities

Location: Cheltenham & Surrounding Areas

Job Type: Ad-Hoc | Part-Time | Full-Time | Permanent

Sector: Early Years / Education

Start Date: September or ASAP

Are you a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner looking for flexibility, variety, or a long-term role to grow your career?

Whether you're seeking ad-hoc days, part-time hours, or a full-time permanent position, we have a range of fantastic opportunities across Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas that could be perfect for you!

At Long-Term Teachers, we work with a number of supportive nurseries and early years settings that are looking for passionate, nurturing, and creative individuals to join their teams.

What the Role Involves:

Depending on your availability and preference, you may:

• Work across different early years settings on a flexible, day-to-day basis
• Support specific nursery groups with long-term or permanent cover
• Assist in planning and delivering stimulating activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Create a warm, inclusive and safe environment for all children
• Support with learning journeys, observations, and daily routines

These roles are ideal for professionals who love working in early years and want to build meaningful connections with children, parents, and colleagues.

We’re Looking For Practitioners Who Are:

• Level 3 qualified in Early Years Education (or equivalent)
• Passionate about children’s development and well-being
• Energetic, caring, and engaging in their approach
• Adaptable and confident in new environments (for supply work)
• Organised and reliable with strong communication skills
• Committed to creating a positive, inclusive learning space

Why Join Long-Term Teachers?

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and career goals
• Opportunities for both short-term cover and permanent roles
• Competitive pay rates
• Supportive consultants who understand early years education
• Career progression and access to long-term placements

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill‑set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in‑house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

- Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

- Permanent job roles

- Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process

- Working to Agency Workers Regulations

- Interview preparation, advice and support

- Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay