Early Years Practitioner

Acorn Education Trust; Warminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated educational organization in Warminster seeks an Early Years Practitioner to join their vibrant team from February 2026. The role involves caring for and supervising children aged three months to three years in a nurturing environment. Candidates should have a minimum NVQ Level 2 in Childcare, with Level 3 as an advantage. Strong communication skills, motivation, and experience with preschool-age children are essential. This part-time role offers competitive pay and training opportunities.

Benefits

Training and progression opportunities

Supportive work environment

Defined induction procedure

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic practitioner to support preschool children.
• Motivated, energetic attitude required.
• Good interpersonal skills needed for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support care and supervision of children.
• Create a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Work with children aged three months to three years.

Skills

Passion for delivering high quality education

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Motivated and proactive

Experience with pre-school age children

Recognised safeguarding training

Warm and caring approach

Ability to handle challenging situations

Positive and flexible attitude

Team player

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Childcare

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (advantageous)

Job description

* Early Years PractitionerNEWFast Apply# Early Years PractitionerEmployerLocation: Warminster, WiltshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: £13.05 per hour (£25,185 pro rata per annum)Posted: 11th December 2025Start Date: To Be ConfirmedExpires: 15th January 2026 12:00 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1523804Job Reference: ACC25-26-2Start Date: To Be Confirmed* Contract Type :Permanent* Contract Length: Permanent* Job ID: 1523804* Share :The Avenue Children’s Centre is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated **Early Years Practitioner** to join its team of staff **from February 2026** and support with the care, provision and supervision of children attending this vibrant Early Years setting. The successful applicant will, ideally, have an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Childcare.**Working Hours:** 36 hours per week, Monday – Friday, various shifts between 7.45am and 6.00pm (52 weeks per year, including Teacher Training Days).The Avenue Children’s Centre is a friendly pre-school where staff are dedicated to creating a safe and exciting place for children, aged three months to three (plus) years, to play, learn and thrive. Located in the charming garrison town of Warminster, Wiltshire, we focus on each child as a unique individual to help them achieve their goals. In January 2023, we were proud to retain our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and were praised for helping children to flourish at our welcoming and supportive setting, which is open from 7.45am until 6.00pm, fifty weeks of the year. We also offer a Breakfast, Holiday and After School club for children aged three to eleven years. We are part of the Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.**We are looking for someone who:*** Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children;* Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;* Is a motivated, energetic and proactive Early Years Professional who will ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality education and care for all of our children;* Has experience of working with pre-school age children;* Has a minimum NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in children’s care and learning – an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare is advantageous for the role;* Has recognised, relevant safeguarding training;* Can demonstrate a warm and caring approach with the children;* Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;* Has a positive and flexible attitude;* Is a strong team player able to support colleagues within a small team.**We can offer the successful candidate:*** An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;* A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;* Opportunities for training and progression;* The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;* A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.**For information about this role**, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our **Applicant Information Pack**. If you have any additional questions, please contact Chris Graham, The Avenue Children’s Centre Manager, on: 01985-802419.**Closing Date:** Thursday 15th January 2026 at 12pm**Interview Date:** w/c Monday 19th January 2026***Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.***### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:*Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening.We are an equal opportunities employer.As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.*### The Avenue Primary SchoolPart of### Acorn Education Trust