Level 3 EYFS Practitioner - Inspire Curious Learners

Lime Tree Nursery; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; 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 in Barnsley is seeking Level 3 Early Years Practitioners to join our Curiosity Cottage Nursery at Athersley. We champion The Curiosity Approach and foster warm, home-from-home environments for children aged 0–5.

You’ll lead engaging EYFS activities, create stimulating indoor and outdoor spaces, observe development, and build strong partnerships with parents. This is a chance to contribute to a growing, family-run group that values safeguarding and creative teaching.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding requirements
• Proactive, creative and child-centred mindset
• Love 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 and teamwork

Strong understanding of EYFS and safeg

Proactive, creative and child-centred

Love inspiring young minds

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years

Experience in an Early Years setting

Job description

Lime Tree Nursery in Barnsley is seeking Level 3 Early Years Practitioners to join our Curiosity Cottage Nursery at Athersley. We champion The Curiosity Approach and foster warm, home-from-home environments for children aged 0–5.

You’ll lead engaging EYFS activities, create stimulating indoor and outdoor spaces, observe development, and build strong partnerships with parents. This is a chance to contribute to a growing, family-run group that values safeguarding and creative teaching.