Early Years Practitioner — Flexible Hours, Play-led Growth

YMCA; Newport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Holiday allowance

Health & wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

YMCA Fairthorne Group Newport Nursery is hiring an Early Years Practitioner to support children’s learning through play in a welcoming, inclusive setting on the Isle of Wight. Flexible, casual hours with part-time and job-share options help you balance life and work.

You’ll work within the EYFS framework, build strong relationships, observe progress, and support children’s independence and confidence. NHS staff discounts highlight family-friendly benefits.

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
• Studying towards an Early Years qualification accepted
• Experience in education, SEND, youth work, healthcare, coaching, community services or care preferred

Responsibilities

• Build warm, secure relationships with children
• Create engaging learning opportunities through play
• Observe and track children’s development to inform next steps
• Support safeguarding and a safe nursery environment
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate with parents/carers

Skills

Patience

Caring

Play-based learning

Observation & records

Teamwork

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

YMCA Fairthorne Group Newport Nursery is hiring an Early Years Practitioner to support children’s learning through play in a welcoming, inclusive setting on the Isle of Wight. Flexible, casual hours with part-time and job-share options help you balance life and work.

You’ll work within the EYFS framework, build strong relationships, observe progress, and support children’s independence and confidence. NHS staff discounts highlight family-friendly benefits.