How many early years jobs are there across the UK?

There are 90 live vacancies across the UK right now. The list updates throughout the day.

What qualifications do I need?

A Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification is the most asked-for; Level 2 suits assistant roles. Apprenticeships offer a paid way in. An enhanced DBS check is needed for school roles.

Which early years role is most advertised across the UK?

Early Years Practitioner, with 85 live vacancies.

How much do these jobs pay?

Each advert shows the pay exactly as the employer states it. Teaching posts follow the national pay scales (STPCD); support staff pay is set locally.

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Early Years Jobs

Early years jobs working with children from birth to five under the EYFS, in nurseries, pre-schools and school nursery and reception classes.

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Nursery Practitioner
Salisbury Cathedral School · SalisburyVerified
£25,000–£28,000 a year
Full time · Part time · Permanent
Position: Nursery Practitioner Contract: Permanent (50 weeks a year) Hours: Full time, part time or possibility to compress full time hours into 4 days Annual Holiday: Statutory annual leave…
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Nursery Assistant
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy · Thetford
£19,881–£20,197 a year (actual)
32.5 hours per week · term time only · Permanent
Part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT) Tel: 01842 754902 Email: sbm@bishops.dneat.org • Salary: Scale D, PP 5-6 £19,881- £20,197 actual pa (£26,427- £26,847 FTE) •…
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Day Care Assistant
Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care · Plymouth
Pay not stated
Full time · Permanent
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated qualified early years educator to our thriving Day Care provision which comprises an under twos room and a two to three year olds room. Experience…
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Teacher of Early Years Education and Care (0.6)
Runshaw College · Leyland
£51,691 a year
Part time
TEACHER OF EARLY YEARS EDUCATION & CARE (0.6) - REF 261131 Up to £31,015 p.a. (FTE £51,691 p.a.) 22.2 hours per week We offer a competitive benefits package, including up to £8,895 per annum (FTE…
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Early Years Practitioner
Brenzett Church of England Primary School · Romney Marsh
£19,210 a year (actual)(£26,479 FTE)
30.5 hours per week · term time only · Permanent
Early Years Practitioner (Nursery/EYFS) We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and flexible Early Years Practitioner to join our thriving primary school nursery provision. The successful candidate…
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Level 3 Nursery Assistant
Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School · Taunton
Pay not stated
Full time · Part time · Temporary · Fixed term - 31.08.2028
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to interview, appoint, and close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, early applications are strongly…
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Foundation Stage Practitioner
Chulmleigh Primary School · Chulmleigh
£13.92–£14.14 an hour
Part time · Permanent
To support increased nursery provision, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, patient and motivated Foundation Stage Practitioner to join our team at Chulmleigh Primary School. The…
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Nursery Assistant - Level 2 or 3 qualification required
Winsham Primary School · Near Chard
Pay not stated
Part time · Temporary · Fixed term - 31.08.2027
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to interview, appoint, and close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, early applications are strongly…
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Nursery Room Leader
Lyndhurst Primary School · London
£36,543–£43,014 FTE
Full time · Permanent
Purpose of the Role To lead the day-to-day operation of the two-year old or three-year old nursery provision, ensuring high-quality care, learning and development for all children. The postholder…
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Early Years Practitioner
Manor Community Primary School · Swanscombe
£19,610 a year (actual)
Part time
Post Title: Early Years Practitioner School: Manor Community Primary School Contract Type: Fixed time until 31st August 2027 Contract Hours: 32.5 hours per week Working Weeks: 38 weeks per Year…
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Early Years Lead and Class Teacher
Willingham Primary School · Cambridge
£38,400–£52,835 FTE
Full time · Part time
Post: Class Teacher and EYFS Lead Salary: Dependent on experience Main Scale or Upper Pay Scale +TLR 2.1 (£3,649) Want to challenge and extend your understanding of what good teaching is? Want to use…
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Qualified Nursery Practitioner
Holmesdale Community Infant School · Reigate
£25,133–£26,321 FTE
Part time
We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and nurturing Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our thriving school nursery. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate early years…
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Early Years Practitioner (Level 3 approved Early Years Qualification)
Broadfield Academy · Hemel Hempstead
£26,367–£27,599 FTE
31.50 hours per week · term time only
EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER AT BROADFIELD ACADEMY THE ROLE Position: Early Years Practitioner (Level3 Early Years Qualified) Days: Monday - Friday ( 25 hours, plus 6.5 MSA duty) 8:30am - 3:20pm Hours…
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Qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
Sutton CofE VC Primary School · Ely
£27,274 FTE
Part time
Do you have experience working with 2-4 year olds? Do you believe in providing all children with a creative, stimulating and safe learning environment? Do you hold an Early Years level 3…
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Nursery Early Years Practitioner
Bedgrove Infant School · Aylesbury
£21,366–£23,781 a year (actual)
37 hours per week · term time only
Hours, Salary and Start Date This is a permanent, full-time role, working 37 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year). Salary: Bucks Pay Range 1B / Range 2 (pro rata), dependent on…
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Nursery Assistant (Level 2)
Queen Emma Primary School · Cambridge
£26,427 a year
Full time · Temporary
The Governors of the Queens’ Federation are seeking to appoint a full time L2 EYFS Nursery Assistant to work in the 2 year old room at Queen Emma Nursery. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic…
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Level 3 Early Years Educator
Broadbottom Church of England Primary School · Hyde
£24,548–£25,767 a year (actual)
Full time
Join Our Growing Early Years Team Are you a passionate, enthusiastic and nurturing Early Years Educator who believes that every child deserves the very best start to their educational journey? At…
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Nursery Assistant
Fulbridge Academy · Peterborough
£20,429 a year (actual)
Part time
We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join Fulbridge Nursery, our school-based nursery at Fulbridge Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our thriving school community and make a…
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Early Years Lecturer
East Surrey College · Redhill
Pay not stated
Part time
Contract Type: Established, salaried position at 0.6 FTE Are you passionate about Early Years education and ready to inspire the next generation of practitioners? Do you have the experience and…
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Nursery Assistant
Kents Hill Infant Academy · Benfleet
£9,534 a year (actual)
Part time
Job Title: Nursery Assistant Contract: Fixed Term until 9th April 2027 Hours per week: 15 hours 45 minutes per week Scale: Scale 3, Point 6-7 (depending on experience and qualifications) Actual…
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Teacher of Early Years Foundation Stage (7392)
Heckmondwike Primary Academy · Heckmondwike
£32,916–£51,048 a year (actual)
Full time
Heckmondwike Primary Academy are looking to appoint a Teacher of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to start in January 2027, on a full time, temporary basis to cover maternity leave. Why join us?…
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Early Years Practitioner
North Denes Primary School and Nursery · Great Yarmouth
£13.92–£14.14 an hour
37 hours per week · term time only
Based in our Nursery Provision Tel: 01493 842063 Email: finance@northdenes.norfolk.sch.uk Website: https://www.northdenesprimary.co.uk • Salary – Scale D, £13.92-£14.14 per hour • Temporary until 31…
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Pre School Assistant
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School · Dorchester
£17,589–£17,865 a year (actual)
30 hours per week · term time only
Salary: Grade 3, Point 3-4: £17,589 - £17,865 per annum (subject to experience)* Contract: 30 hours per week, 38.4 weeks per year (term time plus 4 inset days), fixed term until July 2027 *Annual…
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Early Years Practitioner - Level 2 or Level 3
Graven Hill Primary School · Ambrosden
Pay not stated
Full time · Part time
Level 2 Supporting the pupil: • Support children, including those with SEN, to engage in play and learning activities • Build strong relationships with parents in order to meet the needs of all…
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Early Years Practitioner
Foxhill Primary School · Bradford
£26,403–£28,142 a year
Full time · Part time
We are looking for someone who has: • An NVQ/CACHE or NCFE Level 3 qualification in Childcare • Experience of working with children in an early years setting. • A good understanding of the Early…
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About early years jobs across the UK

90 Early Years jobs in UK schools live now, typically paying £26,432–£29,031 full-time equivalent, median £28,173 (13 adverts).

Nursery, pre-school and reception class roles caring for and teaching children from birth to five (EYFS).

Roles and pay

Role	Live jobs	Pay
Early Years Practitioner	85	typically £26,432–£28,173, median £27,274 (9 adverts) Pay guide
Early Years Lead	50	Pay guide
Nursery Assistant	36	Pay guide
Room Leader	16	Pay guide
Early Years Teacher	13	STPCD 2026-27: £34,069–£46,940 main pay range (England outside London) Pay guide
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner	4	Pay guide

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Pay is the middle half (25th–75th percentile) and median of full-time equivalent annual pay stated on live adverts, never converted; shown only when 5 or more adverts state it. Adverts below the official minimum for the role or over 3 times the median are left out as likely mislabelled. STPCD ranges: School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2026 (DfE), effective 1 Sept 2026

Top towns for early years jobs

New to the job? Early years apprenticeships – paid training with a qualification.

How to get into early years

A Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification is the most asked-for; Level 2 suits assistant roles.
Apprenticeships offer a paid way in.
An enhanced DBS check is needed for school roles.

Career path

1. Early years assistant
2. Early years practitioner
3. Room leader
4. Nursery manager
5. Early years teacher (EYTS or QTS)

Reception teachers in schools need QTS.

Questions

How many early years jobs are there across the UK?: There are 90 live vacancies across the UK right now. The list updates throughout the day.
What qualifications do I need?: A Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification is the most asked-for; Level 2 suits assistant roles. Apprenticeships offer a paid way in. An enhanced DBS check is needed for school roles.
Which early years role is most advertised across the UK?: Early Years Practitioner, with 85 live vacancies.
How much do these jobs pay?: Each advert shows the pay exactly as the employer states it. Teaching posts follow the national pay scales (STPCD); support staff pay is set locally.
Can I get alerts for new jobs?: Yes. Use “Get job alerts” above the list to be emailed new vacancies like these.