Early years practitioner

Protocol Education Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training

Supportive team

Career progression

Company pension

Wellbeing support

Holiday allowance

Staff recognition

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for Chesterfield. You will provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5, working with a welcoming team to create engaging learning experiences.

This role requires Level 2/3 in Early Years or Childcare, good EYFS understanding, safeguarding knowledge, and excellent communication and teamwork. We offer a competitive salary, flexible hours, pension, and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (or equivalent).
• Understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and learning in line with the EYFS.
• Plan and provide stimulating activities that encourage children's learning and development.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress.
• Promote children's wellbeing, safeguarding, and inclusion at all times.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment.
• Support children's personal, social, emotional, and physical development.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Caring approach

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner – Chesterfield

Location: Chesterfield

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time (flexible options available)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on qualifications and experience

Join Our Team!

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive nursery team in Chesterfield. If you are passionate about helping young children learn, grow, and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a key role in providing high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 years. You will work as part of a welcoming team to create engaging learning experiences that support each child's individual development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Plan and provide stimulating activities that encourage children\'s learning and development.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Observe, assess, and record children\'s progress.
• Promote children's wellbeing, safeguarding, and inclusion at all times.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment.
• Support children\'s personal, social, emotional, and physical development.

About You

We\'re looking for someone who has:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (or equivalent).
• A good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A warm, caring, and enthusiastic approach to working with children.
• A commitment to providing outstanding care and learning experiences.

We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Company pension.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• Holiday entitlement.
• Staff appreciation events and recognition.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and appropriate pre-employment checks.

Apply Today

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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