Early Years Practitoner

Job description

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Early Years Practitioner (26/009)

£25,250 FTE (£8,919.39 pro rata per annum)

15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Permanent

Location: Little Stars Day Nursery

TEC Partnership is made up of four colleges, two training providers, a 14-16 provision and a nursery, stretching from Scarborough to Skegness with a Nottingham based campus also.

At TEC Partnership we offer high‑quality education, innovative training, and life‑changing opportunities to thousands of students each year. Our student support staff are passionate about making a real difference to our learner's potential and helping them to thrive in their next steps. We are now looking for someone who shares that commitment to join us in the role of Early Years Practitioner.

About the role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate level 2/3 early years’ practitioner to join our friendly team within a very busy established nursery. You must have a full and relevant level 2/3 qualification in Early Years.

This position includes working over the lunch time period which can be a very busy time therefore you will need to be a strong team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a large setting, prioritising workloads and managing tasks.

About the person

The suitable candidate must hold at least a level 2/3 qualification in early years which is full and relevant.

• Safeguarding qualification is desirable as is, SEN training, paediatric first aid and food hygiene.

• Versatile communicative skills such as verbal, written and being able to converse in different situations.

• Professionalism within everything you do.

- To have a good sense of humour and a fun, bubbly person!

What we offer

In return for your skills and experience, we can offer you access to a wide range of Group benefits, such as.

Pension Membership

Christmas Closure Days

Occupational sick pay scheme (higher than statute)*

Occupational Maternity/Adoption pay (higher than statute)*

Life Assurance Scheme and Death Grant

24-hour Employee Helpline – Free and confidential

Cycle to Work

Saving Schemes

Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan – monthly payments

UNUM Dental Cash Plan – monthly payments

Staff discounts on campus e.g., Hair & Beauty/ Bakery/ Gym etc

If having read the job description you are interested in this role, please press the “Apply Online” button and send us your application.

The closing date for this advert is 25th October 2026

The TEC Partnership is committed to Prevent Duty, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and promoting British Values within the workplace. We are an equal opportunity workplace. Safeguarding is a priority for us, as well as ensuring the welfare of children and young people and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, references that cover the last two years of employment and online screening. Other checks may also be required.

Please note that all employees must have Literacy and Numeracy to at least Level 2.