Level 3 Early Years Practitioner | Free CPD & Creative EYFS

Lime Tree Nursery; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Qualification-related pay

Discounted childcare

Half-day paid birthday leave

Free CPD opportunities

Trainee Manager Programme

Staff functions and team events

Staff recruitment bonus

Job summary

Lime Tree Nursery is seeking passionate Level 3 Early Years Practitioners to join expanding teams across Rotherham, Barnsley and North Nottinghamshire. You’ll bring our child-led EYFS curriculum to life and help create welcoming indoor and outdoor environments for 0–5s.

We value safeguarding, strong parent partnerships and a proactive, creative mindset, offering CPD opportunities and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Early Years – essential
• Experience in an Early Years setting
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding requirements
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive, creative and child-centred mindset
• Someone who genuinely loves inspiring young minds

Responsibilities

• Bring our engaging, child-led EYFS curriculum to life
• Create exciting indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Observe, support and celebrate children’s development
• Plan experiences tailored to individual interests and needs
• Build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers
• Keep safeguarding and well-being at the heart of everything
• Contribute ideas, energy and enthusiasm to your team

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Proactive mindset

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Early years experience

Child-centered approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years

Job description

Lime Tree Nursery is seeking passionate Level 3 Early Years Practitioners to join expanding teams across Rotherham, Barnsley and North Nottinghamshire. You’ll bring our child-led EYFS curriculum to life and help create welcoming indoor and outdoor environments for 0–5s.

We value safeguarding, strong parent partnerships and a proactive, creative mindset, offering CPD opportunities and a supportive team culture.