A career in Early Years is about so much more than childcare. It’s about helping children build confidence, learn new skills and get the best possible start in life.

Our Early Years teams work across five settings in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury: Gardners Lane, Hesters Way, Noah’s Ark, Oakwood and Rowanfield. Whether you’re starting out, coming back to work after time away or looking for your next step, you’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team doing work that really matters.

At a Glance

Salary

Full time: 37 hours a week, term time only, £22,614 a year (actual salary, qualified to Level 3)
Part time: 22.5 hours a week, term time only, £13,752 a year (actual salary, qualified to Level 3)
Zero hours: £13.65 an hour
Locations: Cheltenham and Tewkesbury

What Our Staff Love About Working Here

We asked our Early Years teams what they value most about working at Aspire. Here’s what they told us.

A great team

Our staff talk about their colleagues first. Teams work closely together, share ideas and look out for each other, and many of our staff have built friendships that last for years.

Having a good team that worked together to get our children school ready and confident.

Passing my Level 3 in Early Years with the help of my team.

Supporting whole families

In our settings, you don’t just support children, you get to know and support whole families too. Building trusted relationships and helping a family move forward is one of the most rewarding parts of the role.

Supporting families through the ups and downs of raising children, and seeing the confidence grow in young children through the magic of play.

It feels like families come first, despite many challenges. Nothing is too much trouble.

Real moments that matter

Helping a shy child find their voice, celebrating a first friendship or a big milestone: these moments might seem small, but for a child and their family they can make a lasting difference.

Seeing the progress children make throughout the year.

Supporting children to achieve their full potential and develop their skills, confidence and independence.

A welcoming place for everyone

Our staff are proud of how inclusive our settings are, for families and for colleagues. We want everyone to feel able to be themselves at work.

I’m proud of how inclusive our centres are, and how welcoming.

Start Here, Grow Here

We’ll support you to learn and progress throughout your career with us. Many of our staff have completed their Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications while working here, and others have gone on to higher level qualifications. We support apprenticeships and progression into specialist, leadership and family support roles.

I started coming to groups with my children, then volunteered with Aspire, and now I work here and I’m working towards my Level 3.

What We Offer

• A generous holiday allowance
• Paid training and professional development
• Support to gain qualifications
• A workplace pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling and wellbeing support
• Death in Service benefit
• A caring and supportive team culture

Is Early Years Right for You?

You don’t need to have all the answers. Kindness, enthusiasm, patience and a willingness to learn matter more than anything else. If you love helping children learn and grow, enjoy getting to know people, and want a job where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to Apply?

See our current vacancies and download an application form. Not sure yet? You’re very welcome to have an informal chat or visit one of our settings first. Just contact our HR team on 07889 413789 or email hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk.

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Being part of Aspire, a place that helps people thrive. Helping people is a great feeling.