Early Years Practitioner

Thurgoland Childcare; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local childcare provider in Sheffield is looking for a dedicated practitioner to support a child on a 1:1 basis. This role involves promoting positive relationships, ensuring child safety, and supporting children with Special Educational Needs during nursery hours. Ideal candidates will show a passion for working with children and have relevant experience or qualifications. Benefits include additional leave and a company pension.

Benefits

Additional leave

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Qualifications

• Passionate and positive attitude towards children.
• Experience in an early years environment.
• Full childcare qualification or SEN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive relationships with parents, children, and colleagues.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of the children.
• Support a child with Special Educational Needs.

Skills

Passionate attitude towards working with children

Experience within an early years environment

SEN experience (desirable)

Education

Relevant child care qualification

Job description

Come join us!

We are recruiting a practitioner to join our busy team to support a little one on a 1:1 basis.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A passionate and positive attitude towards working with children
• Experience within an early years environment
• A full and relevant child care qualification if possible or SEN experience

Your responsibilities will include:

• Promoting positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues
• Ensuring health, safety and well-being of the children at all times
• Supporting a little one with Special Educational Needs during the nursery day

This role is very rewarding as you will be providing a little extra support so they are able to reach their full potential. Experience with SEN is desirable but not essential.

Working hours are 30 hours term time, 9.00 to 3.00 until September 2026 (can be discussed), with a salary from £12.21 per hour.

Benefits include additional leave, company pension, and discounted or free food.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.