Early Years Practitioner

27 hours per week

Maternity cover until 26th May 2027 or upon the return of the substantive postholder

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 learners each year. Our teams are passionate about making a real difference and now, we’re looking for someone who shares that commitment to join us in the role of an Early Years Practitioner.

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. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with children from birth to five years’ old and enhancing their learning and development. The person 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, knowledge of tapestry is also an advantage.

Monday to Wednesday 8am to 6pm (lunch one hour)

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.

Level 2 food hygiene certificate is desirable but not essential and training will be provided.

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

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

The closing date for this advert is 23rd August 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.