Early Years Practitioner

Sweet Peas Day Care & Teaching Nurseries Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned private nursery in the UK is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to create fun and engaging learning experiences for young children. Responsibilities include supporting development in line with EYFS, building relationships with parents, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates will be caring, reliable, and preferably Level 3 qualified. The nursery offers fixed hours or flexible shifts, competitive salary, and various benefits including onsite meals and training opportunities.

Benefits

Warm, family-feel culture

Free onsite parking

Generous childcare discounts

Free meals worth up to £875 per year

Medical cash plan and confidential employee helpline

Ongoing training and genuine career progression

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EYFS helpful, not essential.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, play-based learning opportunities for children aged 0-5.
• Support each child's development in line with EYFS.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Observe and record progress with accuracy.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver a smooth day.
• Take part in ongoing professional development.
• Safeguard every child and promote wellbeing.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Caring nature

Education

Level 3 qualified

Level 2 or working towards Level 3

Unqualified for Bank Team roles

Job description

Early Years Practitioner - £23,569.00 £25,396.80 Rothwell (LS26) and Garforth (LS25)

Do you love creating fun learning experiences that help little ones grow and thrive? Would you like to work somewhere that values you, supports your growth, and makes each day fun and fulfilling? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

The Role

We are looking for caring and committed Early Years Practitioners to join our lovely Sweet Peas Day Care & Teaching Nurseries team in Rothwell (LS26) and Garforth (LS25). Whether you are qualified or just starting your Early Years journey, you'll find the support, encouragement and training you need to succeed.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will help create a warm, stimulating environment where children feel safe, included, and confident to explore. You'll work as part of a close-knit team to bring learning to life through play, creativity, and curiosity.

You'll have:

• Fixed full-time hours with a regular day off each week
  OR
• Flexible Bank Team shifts, with full training if you are unqualified.

If you'd love to become an Early Years Practitioner in a fun, supportive nursery where you can grow and feel valued, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next exciting step in your career!

Key Responsibilities

• Create engaging, play-based learning opportunities for children aged 0-5.
• Support each child's development in line with EYFS.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Observe and record progress with accuracy.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver a smooth day.
• Take part in ongoing professional development.
• Safeguard every child and promote wellbeing.

The Nursery

Sweet Peas is a family-owned private day nursery whose sole purpose is to provide families with effortless childcare, peace of mind and exceptional education and life experiences for their children.

Our beautiful family-owned private day nursery is perfect for children aged from birth to five years old. Our lovely trusting families leave their children with us knowing that they will have a fun-filled day whilst they receive exceptional education and follow wonderful adventures making so many lifelong friends along the way!

The Benefits

• Warm, family-feel culture where everyone supports each other.
• Fixed day off each week.
• Free onsite parking and excellent public transport links.
• 15% team pay rise in the last year.
• Generous childcare discounts.
• Free, freshly prepared two-course meals daily (worth up to £875 per year).
• Medical cash plan and confidential employee helpline.
• Health & Wellbeing Basket for all.
• Supportive managers who truly value their team.
• Ongoing training and genuine career progression.
• Team Spotlight recognition each month to celebrate individual achievements.
• Access to training.
• Salary: £23,569.00 £25,396.80 per year

The Person

We welcome:

• Level 3 qualified applicants (preferred).
• Level 2 or those working towards Level 3.
• Unqualified applicants for Bank Team roles.

You’ll need:

• Good communication and teamwork
• Reliability and a caring nature
• Knowledge of EYFS helpful, not essential
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)