Pre-School Lead & Early Years Practitioner

Aspire People; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated consultant

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Registration process supported

Career development in Early Years

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting an Early Years Practitioner to join a welcoming Pre-School inside a primary school in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. You will help daily running, plan and deliver activities in line with EYFS, and support children's development.

Location and start ASAP; contract until July 2027 with potential to go permanent from September 2027. Competitive rates dependent on experience, and you'll work with a supportive team and dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• Recognised Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above)
• Experience in a Nursery/Pre-School setting
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework

Responsibilities

• Supporting the daily running of a busy Pre-School.
• Planning and delivering fun activities in line with EYFS.
• Encouraging learning through play, exploration and discovery.
• Supporting children's emotional, social, physical and communication development.
• Helping create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Observing children's progress and supporting 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.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting an Early Years Practitioner to join a welcoming Pre-School inside a primary school in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. You will help daily running, plan and deliver activities in line with EYFS, and support children's development.

Location and start ASAP; contract until July 2027 with potential to go permanent from September 2027. Competitive rates dependent on experience, and you'll work with a supportive team and dedicated consultant.