Early Years Practitioner - Nest Nursery

Raise York; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly working environment

Flexible part-time hours

Opportunities for extra hours

Job summary

Nest Nursery is a small, welcoming setting in York seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner to join the friendly team. This part-time role offers 2–3 days per week with flexible hours and potential for extra shifts.

You will support children aged 0–5 through play-based learning, maintain high standards of safeguarding, and work closely with parents and colleagues in a nurturing setting.

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience in an early years setting.
• Caring, proactive and enthusiastic approach.
• Ability to work as part of a small, supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 0–5 years through engaging, play-based learning.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Help create a stimulating, caring and inclusive environment.

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nest Nursery is looking for a warm, enthusiastic and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join its friendly team.

Nest is a small, welcoming nursery that prides itself on creating a nurturing, homely environment where children feel happy, safe and supported to thrive.

About the Role:

Position: Early Years Practitioner

This is a part-time position working 2 to 3 days per week, with a flexible working pattern and opportunities for additional hours and overtime.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting children aged 0-5 years through engaging, play-based learning.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Helping to create a stimulating, caring and inclusive environment.
• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in an early years setting.
• A sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and safeguarding requirements.
• A caring, proactive and enthusiastic approach.
• The ability to work as part of a small, supportive team.

What We Offer:

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• An owner-managed nursery setting.
• Flexible part-time working hours.
• Opportunities for additional hours and overtime.
• Competitive pay, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• The opportunity to help shape an exciting new chapter at Nest Nursery.

This role is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.

Hours: Part-time, 2 to 3 days per week

Rate of pay: Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience and qualifications

• Setting Address:

  28 St Helen's Road, Dringhouses, York, YO24 1HR