Early Years Family Support Coordinator
Home-Start Central Lancashire - Chorley, Lancashire
from £13.53 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
To coordinate and deliver high-quality early years support as part of HSCL’s family support team, through parent-and-child group sessions and family home visiting. The role will nurture the development and wellbeing of the whole family, strengthen parents’ understanding and confidence, and advance preschool children’s development in line with Early Years Foundation Stage principles and HSCL’s strengths-based, trauma-informed approach. The postholder will help children and parents build on their strengths, reduce barriers to participation and make progress from their individual starting points. They will contribute to improved school readiness and local early years outcomes without duplicating the responsibilities of nurseries, schools, health professionals, or statutory assessment services.
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Early Years Practitioner Level 3
Madley Pre-School - Madley, Herefordshire
On-sitePermanentPart time
26 – 28 HRS PER WEEK, TERM TIME ONLY We are looking to employ an enthusiastic and professional Level 3 Early Years Practitioner who has a passion and drive to develop children’s independence and values-based learning (applications from Qualified Level 2’s or Level 3 Apprentices may also be considered). Experience and relevant qualifications in child development, EYFS and safeguarding are essential to this role, as well as the ability to work effectively within a team. We want you to be: • Committed to every child achieving • Committed to nurturing children’s learning • Committed to your own professional development • Committed to whole Pre-School success Are you honest, open, innovative, dynamic, caring, reflective, forward thinking and creative? This could be an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly, successful and popular village Pre-School. Our setting is led by our high standards and open-minded, dynamic, innovative approach. We offer: Good professional development opportunities, enthusiastic and motivated children, supportive parents and an exciting place to work. We encourage visits to the setting, so come and see for yourself! Madley Pre-School is a values-based, child centred environment and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for successful candidates and subject to suitable references being received. For more information or an application pack, call the Pre-School on 01981 251460 or email preschool@madley.hereford.sch.uk Closing date: Wednesday 21st October 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 9th November 2026. Start date: January 2027 Please note: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.
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Early Years & Family Support Practitioner
senploy
£14.28 to £17 an hour
TemporaryFull time
Early Years & Family Support Practitioner - Children's Centre Location: Startford, East London Hours: Full-Time Start: ASAP Contract: Long-Term / Ongoing Pay: Competitive, depending on experience We are currently recruiting for an experienced BSiL Early Years Practitioner to work within a busy and supportive Children's Centre in Stratford, East London. This is a varied Early Years position combining work with young children and their families. The successful practitioner will work closely with parents, carers, Children's Centre staff and other professionals, providing practical Early Years support both within the centre and out in the community. This role would particularly suit someone who has previously worked within a Children's Centre, Family Hub, Early Help service, nursery outreach team or family support environment. The Role You will be responsible for: - Supporting children and families within the Children's Centre. - Working directly with parents and carers to improve children's development, learning and wellbeing. - Carrying out home visits and outreach work with families where required. - Building positive and professional relationships with parents, including families who may be harder to engage. - Supporting families with their understanding of child development, routines, play and early learning. - Delivering or supporting Early Years activities, groups and interventions. - Identifying children or families who may require additional support. - Supporting Early Help referrals, assessments and recording where appropriate. - Working closely with nurseries, schools, Children's Centres and other local services. - Liaising with professionals through multi-agency working. - Supporting children with additional needs and helping families access appropriate services. - Maintaining accurate records of visits, interventions, progress and family engagement. - Following safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times. - Promoting the EYFS and high-quality early learning within both the centre and home environment. Requirements The successful candidate should have: - A recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or equivalent. - Strong experience working with children within the Early Years age range. - Experience working directly with parents and families. - Previous Children's Centre, Family Hub, Early Help, outreach or family support experience is highly desirable. - Confidence carrying out home visits and working independently within the community. - Good knowledge of the EYFS and child development. - Strong safeguarding knowledge. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with families from a range of backgrounds. - Confidence working alongside schools, Early Years settings and external professionals. - Good written skills for completing records, referrals and family support documentation. - An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to complete one. This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Years professional who enjoys working beyond the traditional nursery environment and wants to make a wider impact by supporting both children and their families. To apply, please send your updated CV
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Chief Operations Officer for Early Years
YMCA BCG - Wolverhampton
£62,000 - £65,000 per annum
PermanentFull time
Job Advert Are you an experienced Primary School Headteacher, or senior Early Years professional, passionate about education and quality assurance? Do you have experience of multi-site operational management or are you looking for the next step in your career? If so, YMCA Black Country Group wants you! What You Will Do: • Ensure excellence in early years education, being a visible role model for quality and best practise. • Serve as the key point of contact for OFSTED, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. • Maintain partnerships with stakeholders to drive business growth and development. • Adopt the YMCA’s bespoke curriculum, enabling our children and families to belong, contribute, and thrive. What We are Looking for: • Senior/Area management experience in Early Years settings. • Strong financial acumen and strategic thinking skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. • Personal commitment to the Christian faith, and practical expression of that faith in a professional context* About Us YMCA Black Country Group is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 references, which will be verified via telephone, before taking up the role. Please see attached Candidate Job Pack for company benefits and further details! Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications. * An Occupational Requirement in accordance with the Equalities Act 2010
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Early Years Apprentice Practitioner - Chiswick
Realise Training - London, Midlands
£16,640 to £16,640 a year
ApprenticeshipFull time
At Grandir, our mission is to inspire children to grow into happy, smart, and healthy individuals who thrive. We believe that exceptional childcare and education are achieved when children and families are genuinely placed at the heart of everything we do. As a well-known and sought-after employer in the childcare sector, we recognise that it is our dedicated people who deliver outstanding education and care, always putting children and families first. As a Nursery Apprentice, you will be expected to provide the highest standard of care and education while gaining hands-on experience in a high-quality childcare setting and working towards recognised childcare qualifications. Your responsibilities will include identifying and meeting each child’s individual needs, supervising and supporting them throughout the day, and engaging in a variety of interactive activities such as reading stories, helping at mealtimes, playing games, and changing nappies. You will act as a positive and practical role model, build friendly and professional relationships with staff and parents, and ensure you fully understand and follow safeguarding procedures. In return, we offer a wide range of benefits including access to an employee benefits portal with discounts at hundreds of high street stores, a staff referral scheme with cash rewards, heavily discounted childcare, a dedicated ‘Wellbeing Day’ just for you, 24/7 remote GP appointments with home-delivered prescriptions, and a healthcare cashback plan covering treatments such as dental care and physiotherapy. We also celebrate our team through initiatives like ‘May I Say Thank You’ month, which includes an all-expenses-paid awards ceremony, reward points that can be converted into cash, and additional paid holiday during the Christmas closure to enjoy with your loved ones. Working Week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage. 40 hours per week Qualifications Required Maths and English at Level 1 Desirable Personal Qualities Positive Practical Passionate about a career in early years Compassionate Focused Skills Required Professional Communication Team working Ability to learn Dedication Patience Training to be Provided Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes: • Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification • Functional skills in Maths and English if required This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise. Future Prospects Continued development and progression Apprenticeship Duration 12 Months
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Early Years Practitioner - Maternity Cover
eTeach UK Limited - Burrington, Bristol
JG4 SCP7-11 Actual Salary: £20,233.29 - £21,566.40
On-siteContractFull time
Maternity Cover - Early Years Practitioner – Burrington C of E Primary SchoolThe governors are seeking to appoint maternity cover for an Early Years Practitioner within our Cherry Buds nursery team (age 3/4) from January 2027, fixed term for a year or until the post holder returns, whichever is earlier. We are looking for a kind, calm and friendly person to join our vibrant and happy school team. The post is term time, plus 5 inset days, 31.25 hours a week over Monday- Friday, 8:30 to 15:15 with half an hour lunch break.Burrington is a delightful four class rural primary school including a nursery in the Mendip Hills. We are an inclusive Church School with a strong Christian ethos. We became part of a federation in November 2018 and we joined Lighthouse Schools’ Partnership in January 2023. The school was awarded a ‘Expected Standard and a Strong Standard’ judgement in its most recent Ofsted (2025) and an ‘excellent’ judgement in SIAMS (2018). The successful candidate will: • Hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years• Be friendly and nurturing• Be committed to enabling all children to be successful• Have experience of working with nursery children• Show initiative and have a positive, ‘can do’ outlook• Be flexible in responding to needs• Have excellent and clear communication skills• Be able to work as part of a happy, committed and enthusiastic team• Supportive of the school’s Christian ethos. We can offer:• respectful, well-motivated and confident children;• friendly, supportive colleagues;• a strong commitment to your professional development;• an inspiring curriculum;• a wonderful school setting;• a great sense of community within the school;• the benefits of strong collaboration within the Federation with Wrington C of E Primary School and within our Trust, Lighthouse Schools’ Partnership• Other benefits include: Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to work schemeWe encourage you to browse our website for more information about our school or Trust. Application DetailsAll applicants are advised to refer to the job description and specification before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s. .Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office if you would like to make an appointment.Closing date for applications: Sunday 1st November 2026Interviews: Wednesday 11th November 2026 Safeguarding StatementThe Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process, an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check. We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
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Early Years Practitioner (Level 2)
Horsell Childcare Limited - GU21 4AS
On-sitePermanentPart time
An exciting and rare opportunity to help create new a previously long established and much loved setting. The Early Years Practitioner will be able to use their knowledge and experience to help shape and mould the setting from its outset. In addition to the unique opportunity presented in a brand new setting, the Early Years Practitioner role will also include but not limited to the following day to day duties and responsibilities; To work as a key person and as part of our outstanding team under the direction of the Manager and Deputy Manager. To provide safe, high quality education and care for young children which meets the individual needs of the children attending the setting. Further training towards achieving Level 3 will be supported for the right candidate. Additional information available upon request. Please also see our website www.horsellchildcare.co.uk Location: Woking, Surrey
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Early Years Apprentice – Forest Gate
Recruitment Professionals - Forest Gate
from £8 an hour
On-siteApprenticeshipPart time
We are looking for a motivated and caring Early Years Apprentice to join a nursery team in Forest Gate. You will support the care, learning and development of young children while gaining practical experience and completing your Early Years apprenticeship.
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Early Years Apprentice Practitioner - Taunton
Realise Training - Taunton, Midlands
£16,640 to £16,640 a year
ApprenticeshipFull time
At Grandir, our mission is to inspire children to grow into happy, smart, and healthy individuals who thrive. We believe that exceptional childcare and education are achieved when children and families are genuinely placed at the heart of everything we do. As a well-known and sought-after employer in the childcare sector, we recognise that it is our dedicated people who deliver outstanding education and care, always putting children and families first. As a Nursery Apprentice, you will be expected to provide the highest standard of care and education while gaining hands-on experience in a high-quality childcare setting and working towards recognised childcare qualifications. Your responsibilities will include identifying and meeting each child’s individual needs, supervising and supporting them throughout the day, and engaging in a variety of interactive activities such as reading stories, helping at mealtimes, playing games, and changing nappies. You will act as a positive and practical role model, build friendly and professional relationships with staff and parents, and ensure you fully understand and follow safeguarding procedures. In return, we offer a wide range of benefits including access to an employee benefits portal with discounts at hundreds of high street stores, a staff referral scheme with cash rewards, heavily discounted childcare, a dedicated ‘Wellbeing Day’ just for you, 24/7 remote GP appointments with home-delivered prescriptions, and a healthcare cashback plan covering treatments such as dental care and physiotherapy. We also celebrate our team through initiatives like ‘May I Say Thank You’ month, which includes an all-expenses-paid awards ceremony, reward points that can be converted into cash, and additional paid holiday during the Christmas closure to enjoy with your loved ones. Working Week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage. 40 hours per week Qualifications Required Maths and English at Level 1 Desirable Personal Qualities Positive Practical Passionate about a career in early years Compassionate Focused Skills Required Professional Communication Team working Ability to learn Dedication Patience Training to be Provided Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes: • Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification • Functional skills in Maths and English if required This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise. Future Prospects Continued development and progression Apprenticeship Duration 12 Months
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Early Years Apprentice Practitioner - Wellingborough
Realise Training - Wellingborough, Midlands
£16,640 to £16,640 a year
ApprenticeshipFull time
At Grandir, our mission is to inspire children to grow into happy, smart, and healthy individuals who thrive. We believe that exceptional childcare and education are achieved when children and families are genuinely placed at the heart of everything we do. As a well-known and sought-after employer in the childcare sector, we recognise that it is our dedicated people who deliver outstanding education and care, always putting children and families first. As a Nursery Apprentice, you will be expected to provide the highest standard of care and education while gaining hands-on experience in a high-quality childcare setting and working towards recognised childcare qualifications. Your responsibilities will include identifying and meeting each child’s individual needs, supervising and supporting them throughout the day, and engaging in a variety of interactive activities such as reading stories, helping at mealtimes, playing games, and changing nappies. You will act as a positive and practical role model, build friendly and professional relationships with staff and parents, and ensure you fully understand and follow safeguarding procedures. In return, we offer a wide range of benefits including access to an employee benefits portal with discounts at hundreds of high street stores, a staff referral scheme with cash rewards, heavily discounted childcare, a dedicated ‘Wellbeing Day’ just for you, 24/7 remote GP appointments with home-delivered prescriptions, and a healthcare cashback plan covering treatments such as dental care and physiotherapy. We also celebrate our team through initiatives like ‘May I Say Thank You’ month, which includes an all-expenses-paid awards ceremony, reward points that can be converted into cash, and additional paid holiday during the Christmas closure to enjoy with your loved ones. Working Week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage. 40 hours per week Qualifications Required Maths and English at Level 1 Desirable Personal Qualities Positive Practical Passionate about a career in early years Compassionate Focused Skills Required Professional Communication Team working Ability to learn Dedication Patience Training to be Provided Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes: • Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification • Functional skills in Maths and English if required This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise. Future Prospects Continued development and progression Apprenticeship Duration 12 Months
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