Early Years Practitioner

Lime Tree Nursery; Brighton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join their team. The role emphasizes delivering a flexible curriculum tailored to the needs of children aged 0-5 years, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Responsibilities include working collaboratively to implement a child-led curriculum, observing children’s development, and upholding safeguarding standards. Benefits include flexible hours, discounted childcare, and a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Qualification-related pay

Discounted childcare

Free CPD opportunity

Paid birthday leave

Staff recruitment bonus

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of EYFS welfare, learning, and development requirements.
• Experience working within an Early Years setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a child‑led curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Observe and support children's development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Child-centered learning approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years

Job description

Job Description

Lime Tree Nursery is a family‑run business with eight nurseries across Rotherham, Barnsley, Sheffield and North Notts, providing care for children from birth to five years. We create a home‑from‑home environment, fostering curiosity and child‑led learning using The Curiosity Approach. With fully qualified Early Years Practitioners, children explore and learn through play, using natural and open‑ended resources instead of conventional toys to inspire creativity and problem‑solving. We encourage children to think independently, nurture their enthusiasm for learning and prepare them for school and beyond.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our team. This role requires a strong commitment to delivering an ambitious, flexible curriculum that meets the needs of children aged 0-5 years, in line with Ofsted requirements. You will work closely with the team to create enabling environments, tailor learning approaches to individual needs, and ensure children’s safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to deliver a child‑led curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Observe, assess, and support children’s development using various teaching strategies.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents and caregivers to support children’s learning.
• Ensure learning diaries are kept up to date and accurately reflect children’s progress.
• Maintain a safe and stimulating environment both indoors and outdoors.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures, always ensuring children’s welfare.
• Be an active participant in staff meetings, training, and community engagement events.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Early Years.
• Strong understanding of EYFS welfare, learning, and development requirements.
• Experience working within an Early Years setting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• A proactive, flexible, and child‑centered approach to learning.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Qualification‑related pay
• Discounted childcare
• Trainee Manager Programme
• Free CPD opportunity
• Staff functions
• Paid birthday leave
• Staff recruitment bonus
• Receive up to a £500 sign‑on bonus upon successful completion of your probation period!

If you are passionate about providing high‑quality, inclusive care and education for young children, we’d love to hear from you.

*Pay is age related. The role involves working with children and, therefore, if successful, you will be required to provide two employment references and a satisfactory DBS.