Early Years Practitioner - Playful Learning & 4-Day Week

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Newport; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% childcare discount at our nursery

Up to 30 days’ holiday

A celebration leave day

Health Cash Plan

Retail discounts

Career development opportunities

Day-camp savings

YMCA Fairthorne Group discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

High-quality resources

Supportive culture

Job summary

YMCA Fairthorne Group Newport Nursery is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support children’s learning through play in a nursery based at St Mary’s Hospital, Newport. You’ll help children grow in confidence and independence, and work across indoor/outdoor environments to deliver engaging activities.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, inclusive play-based learning, and close collaboration with families and staff. NHS staff receive a 2% discount on nursery fees.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient, dependable and enthusiastic about helping children thrive.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Commitment to inclusive, play-based learning and outdoor experiences.
• Understand safeguarding and safe Early Years practice.
• Willingness to follow the EYFS framework and complete observations/records.
• Ability to support children with different needs, experiences and starting points.
• Willing to undertake safer-recruitment checks including Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Build warm and secure relationships with children.
• Help every child feel they belong and support confidence and independence.
• Create engaging learning opportunities through play.
• Follow children's interests and turn experiences into discovery.
• Support communication, language and social development.
• Encourage creativity, curiosity and problem-solving through activities.
• Provide exciting indoor and outdoor experiences.
• Observe children’s development and adapt learning plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with parents and carers to support child progress.
• Work closely with colleagues to share ideas and best practices.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive nursery environment.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Curious

Team player

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years Practitioner

Job description

YMCA Fairthorne Group Newport Nursery is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support children’s learning through play in a nursery based at St Mary’s Hospital, Newport. You’ll help children grow in confidence and independence, and work across indoor/outdoor environments to deliver engaging activities.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, inclusive play-based learning, and close collaboration with families and staff. NHS staff receive a 2% discount on nursery fees.