Early Years Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that values honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork! As an Early Years Practitioner at a well-regarded nursery in Sheffield, you will have the opportunity to create fun and engaging learning experiences for children. With a supportive culture and a commitment to professional development, this role allows you to make a real difference in the lives of young learners. Enjoy benefits like childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and flexible working hours while contributing to a nurturing environment that fosters a love for learning.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid Christmas closure

Access to virtual GP appointments

Early access to wages

Professional development programme

Flexible shift options

Qualifications

• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.

Skills

Early Years Qualification Level 3

Child Safeguarding

Creating Inclusive Learning Environments

Understanding of EYFS

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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Salary – £26,915 - £31,720 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Sheffield S7 1NF

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Teddies Sheffield Nursery.

· Childcare discount of 50% for first child*

· Enhanced parental leave

· 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*

· Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more

· Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

· Shift options: 32 or 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, and flexible Bank Staff

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones. You will create a safe environment that allows children the freedom to express themselves, engage their minds, and help to foster a lifelong love of learning.

What we’re looking for

· Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

· Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

· Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

· Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection

· Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!