Long-Term Early Years Practitioner – Pre-School Team

Flourish Education; Leckhampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Holiday pay

Ongoing support and training

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join a Cheltenham Pre-school on a long-term basis. You will support daily learning, implement EYFS activities, and collaborate with a friendly team to nurture every child’s development.

The role emphasizes calm, patient, and nurturing care, building strong relationships with children and families while safeguarding welfare and promoting inclusive learning for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years/Nursery/Pre-school settings is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young children and understand their needs.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support children within the Pre-school setting throughout the school day.
• Deliver engaging and age-appropriate learning activities with the Pre-school team.
• Support children’s learning and development in line with EYFS.
• Help children develop communication, language, physical, social and emotional skills.
• Support children through play-based learning and encourage exploration.
• Work with individual children and small groups to support development.
• Build positive, trusting, nurturing relationships with children.
• Encourage confidence, independence and curiosity.
• Support early literacy and numeracy development.
• Encourage positive behaviour and social skills.
• Provide reassurance, encouragement and emotional support.
• Support children during transitions, snack times, outdoor learning and other activities.
• Create and maintain a safe, stimulating, inclusive learning environment.
• Observe development and contribute to records and assessments.
• Collaborate with Pre-school team, teachers and wider school staff.
• Follow safeguarding policies and EYFS guidance.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Calm and nurturing

Education

Early Years/Childcare/Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Flourish Education is seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join a Cheltenham Pre-school on a long-term basis. You will support daily learning, implement EYFS activities, and collaborate with a friendly team to nurture every child’s development.

The role emphasizes calm, patient, and nurturing care, building strong relationships with children and families while safeguarding welfare and promoting inclusive learning for all pupils.