Early Years Practitioner

Sheffield Hallam University; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

USS option

Job summary

Sheffield Hallam University is seeking a dedicated nursery assistant to support early years development within a vibrant, community-focused setting. The role is term-time only (37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year) and offers a pro rata salary between £27,241 and £27,865 depending on experience.

You will work with EYFS-based activities, foster strong relationships with families, and collaborate with a friendly team while engaging in ongoing professional development and safeguarding routines.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 full and relevant childcare qualification
• Knowledge of EYFS
• Enhanced DBS check required and safeguarding procedures

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning through play and activities.
• Maintain stimulating indoor and outdoor environments.
• Provide practical and domestic support for nursery upkeep.
• Foster positive relationships with parents and children.
• Collaborate with a friendly, experienced team and participate in CPD.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Customer focus

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Creativity

Patience and caring

Passion for working with children

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Grade 4 - £27,241 to £27,865 per annum (pro rata) depending on experience

Are you passionate about supporting young children's development in a nurturing, innovative and creative environment?

We're looking for a highly motivated individual who can work to a high standard to join our nursery team.

You'll work alongside a friendly, experienced team, dedicated to child-centred care, collaborative practice and continuous professional development. We focus on building positive, nurturing relationships, and building children's independence, to promote their learning and development.

Your role will involve supporting children's learning through play, care routines, providing engaging activities that spark curiosity and growth, ensuring the indoor and outdoor environment is stimulating and welcoming, providing practical and domestic support in the upkeep of the nursery, whilst maintaining excellent relationships with parents and children. You'll work as part of a collaborative and supportive team who engage in regular continuous professional development.

Our nursery is at the heart of the community, working closely with families and local partners to make a real difference and bring about change through nurturing relationships. We work closely with Save the Children, Sheffield City Council, NHS England and Watercliffe Meadows school, to provide a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child and family feel valued.

You will need a minimum Level 3 full and relevant childcare qualification as defined by the Department for Education on the Early Years Qualifications List and Ofsted Welfare Requirements or equivalent.

Please check your qualifications before applying.We can only offer interviews to candidates who hold a full and relevant qualification.You can use this Qualification checker link .

The key attributes required for this role are:

• sound knowledge of EYFS
• a strong customer focus
• the ability to relate well to others
• excellent communication and teamwork skills
• the ability to work on your own initiative
• creativity, patience, and a caring nature
• a genuine passion for working with young children and families
• Work in an innovative setting
• Be part of a supportive, values-led team
• Make a real difference in children's and families' lives
• Enjoy the benefits of working for a large organisation

** Please note this is a term time only post (37 hours week / 39 weeks per year)

• You will be contractually enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country.
• If you are, or have been, a recent member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) directly prior to joining us, you can choose to opt out of the LGPS and remain in the USS.

If you are offered this post you will be subject to an enhanced with barred lists check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working at Sheffield Hallam University but its relevance to the duties of the post will need to be assessed before the appointment is confirmed.

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

For this job we particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority applicants who are underrepresented in this area/this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.

The role is not likely to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route so if you are an international applicant, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK. For more information, please visit the UKVI Guidance before applying.

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