Early Years Practitioner — Nurture, Safety & Growth

Children's Hospice South West; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is recruiting a Childcare Practitioner to join the team in Wakefield. This full-time role requires delivering high-quality childcare, supporting families, and ensuring safety and effective communication within the nursery setting.

You will work as a key person, collaborating with professionals to support children's welfare, development, and learning within an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• English GCSE Grade 4-9 or equivalent.
• Level 3 in Childcare Qualification.
• Paediatric First Aid.
• Food Safety Certificate Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Use an individual approach to each child with a range of experiences.
• Maintain a high quality, stimulating learning environment sensitive to cultural and individual needs and promote equality.
• Act as an expert to less experienced staff and provide support and advice to parents.
• Ensure day-to-day safety and security of the nursery, including opening/closing and visitors.
• Administer medication as instructed by parents/guardians with proper storage and documentation.
• Communicate with parents and staff about children's welfare, development and health daily.
• As a key person, liaise with professionals (Senco, Health Visitor, Child Protection Nurse, Therapist, Educational Specialist).

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 in Childcare Qualification

Paediatric First Aid

Food Safety Certificate Level 2

Tools

Tablet/PC observation system

Job description

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is recruiting a Childcare Practitioner to join the team in Wakefield. This full-time role requires delivering high-quality childcare, supporting families, and ensuring safety and effective communication within the nursery setting.

You will work as a key person, collaborating with professionals to support children's welfare, development, and learning within an inclusive environment.