Nursery Practitioner

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Great annual leave

Pay progression

Flexible hours

Staff discounts

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Nursery Practitioner for the Sunshine Day Nursery at Royal Hallamshire hospital. A Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification is required, with EYFS knowledge.

The role contributes to providing year-round childcare for NHS staff, with extended opening hours and supportive NHS benefits. You will assist in delivering high-quality care, organising learning activities, and communicating with parents to support children's development in

Qualifications

• Level 2 literacy and numeracy demonstrated, evidenced by NVQ 3 in Childcare/Education or equivalent.
• General IT skills are required.
• First Aid certificate is essential.
• Safeguarding certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Nursery Practitioner in delivering a high-quality service.
• Provide an interesting and stimulating environment that supports independence.
• Develop learning opportunities inside and outside using EYFS and Ofsted guidelines.
• Provide excellent care and educational opportunities for children.
• Prepare and organise resources in the nursery in a timely manner.
• Plan and implement activities suitable for all ages and stages of development.
• Prepare children's work for display and communicate with parents.

Skills

Literacy Level 2

Numeracy Level 2

General IT Skills

First Aid

Safeguarding

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification

Job description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Nursery Practitioner

The closing date is 18 November 2026

Due to expansion, we're looking for Level 3-qualfiied Nursery Practitioners to join our fantastic Sunshine Day Nursery teams at Sheffield's Royal Hallamshire hospital.

Offering year-round childcare to NHS and hospital staff, each site cares for up to 144 children and features dedicated baby, toddler, and pre-school units, extended opening hours (6.45am to 6.30pm),

We pride ourselves on giving children the best start in life, and our great staff are committed to giving children a fun, social, stimulating, and safe environment for them to develop and thrive.

As well as day-to-day childcaring, you'll also be responsible for preparing and organising a wide range of learning activities and resources for the children, as well as maintaining good communication and relationships with parents.

We're looking for people who share our enthusiasm, commitment, and high standards to delivering fantastic childcare. To apply, you'll need your Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification, and a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards.

Being part of the NHS, you'll also have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits you won't find in the private sector - from pay progression, great annual leave and NHS pension, flexible hours, discounts with local and national shops and retailers, discounted travel, childcare with us, and more.

Main duties of the job

To support the Senior Nursery Practitioner in ensuring an excellent quality service and to be a good role model and support Childcare Assistants, Apprentices and Students with their development and practice.

To be responsible for providing an interesting and stimulating environment which is well organised and facilitates independence and resourcefulness for the children.

To ensure the Development of good quality learning opportunities and activities, inside and outside which provide an interesting, inclusive and stimulating environment.

Providing excellent care and educational opportunities for the children within your care.

To ensure the organisation, preparation and collection of resources in the nursery in a timely manner.

Planning and implementing activities and experiences which are appropriate for children of all ages and stages of development using the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and Ofsted guidelines.

Preparing children's work for display, ensuring that it is well presented and promotes self-esteem.

Providing information displays for parents and carers.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.

Sunshine Day Nurseries are part of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Staff training and development is really important to us, and we offer the chance to do further childcare qualifications and progression towards childcare coordinator roles, as well as a variety of regular in-house and external courses.

Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full time or part time opportunity.

We regret that having reviewed this post, it does not meet the legal requirements to qualify for skilled worker visa sponsorship and, therefore, any applicants for this post must have the legal right to work in the UK with no restrictions or another form of visa. We will not be able to progress any applications from individuals who do not confirm that they have that right in their application.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills to Level 2 as evidenced by: NVQ 3 in Childcare/Education or equivalent qualification
• General IT Skills
• First Aid Certificate
• Safeguarding certificate

Experience

• Relevant experience within a Day Care/childcare setting
• Relevant experience in EYFS and curriculum planning
• An awareness of child development and Health & Hygiene
• Some knowledge on Safeguarding Children
• Patients First - An interest in working with children and their families within a childcare setting.
• Ability to provide good quality care with compassion, commitment and competence.
• Respectful - An understanding of the importance of effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of the needs of children and their families and providing care whilst maintaining dignity.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• Effective organisational skills
• Unity - Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work in partnership with parents and any outside agencies in a professional manner.
• Deliver - Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of a Nursery Practitioner.
• Understanding the requirements of confidentiality in a Childcare setting

Other Factors

• Willingness to undertake training as required by the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearpa/pro rata for part time staff