Early Years Practitioner – Pre-School (Temporary Role)

Location: Quedgeley, Gloucester

Pay: Competitive hourly rate (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Start Date: November 2026

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:15pm

Contract: Temporary – November until Christmas 2026

Looking for an Early Years Role Until Christmas?

Thrive Education is looking for a passionate and reliable Early Years Practitioner to join a lovely, welcoming pre-school in Quedgeley, Gloucester.

The pre-school is attached to a primary school and offers a fantastic environment for children to learn, play and develop.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for consistent, Monday-to-Friday work throughout November and December, with school-friendly hours and no weekends!

The Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will be working alongside a friendly and supportive team to provide high-quality care and learning opportunities for pre-school-aged children.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children's learning and development through play-based activities.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment.
• Working closely with other practitioners and teaching staff.
• Supporting children with their social, emotional and physical development.
• Helping with daily routines, activities and classroom organisation.
• Following safeguarding procedures and maintaining a safe environment.
• Building positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents.

What We're Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, but isn't essential
• Have previous experience working in a nursery, pre-school or Early Years setting.
• Are passionate about supporting young children's development.
• Are reliable, enthusiastic and confident working as part of a team.
• Have good communication skills and a caring, patient approach.
• Are available Monday to Friday throughout the placement.

An Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding and compliance checks will be required before starting.

Why Work With Thrive Education?

At Thrive Education, we have a dedicated Early Years division supporting nurseries, pre-schools and schools across Gloucestershire.

We offer:

• Competitive rates of pay, reflecting your qualifications and experience.
• Consistent working hours throughout the placement.
• A dedicated consultant who understands the Early Years sector.
• A friendly, approachable team who genuinely care about their candidates.
• Opportunities for further work across Gloucestershire once this placement finishes.
• A straightforward registration and compliance process.

Interested? We'd Love to Hear From You!

If you're an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking for a lovely pre-school to work in from November until Christmas, we'd love to have a chat!