Senior Early Years Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare perk

Holiday + birthday off

Career development

Perkbox discounts

Rewards program

Volunteer day

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery in York is seeking a Senior Early Years Practitioner to join our passionate team at Minster Yard. You will work with children aged 0-5, plan play-based activities aligned with the EYFS, and support a caring, safe, and stimulating environment.

You must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS. We offer a supportive workplace with generous holiday, no sponsorship, DBS checks, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver play-based activities aligned with the EYFS.
• Foster a warm, safe, and stimulating environment for children.
• Collaborate with families and colleagues to support development.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing environment for children 0-5 years old.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities following EYFS guidance.
• Monitor development milestones and maintain records for parents.
• Support day-to-day nursery operations and hygiene standards.

Skills

Play-based activities

EYFS understanding

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS

Job description

Join Our Team as a Senior Early Years Practitioner!

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? AtMinster Yard,we’re looking for aLevel 3 QualifiedSenior Early Years Practitionerto join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!

To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay: £29,348 - £29,348 per Annum.based on experience (40 hours per week).
Working Hours:Monday to Friday - 38 to 40 hours a week - 4 long days with a day off
Location:Little Green Rascals Minster Yard,7 Minster Yard,York,North Yorkshire,YO1 7JD

About our Nursery

Little Green Rascals Minster Yard is a truly unique nursery. Our goal at Little Green Rascals Minster Yard is to create a home-from-home environment, offering natural, locally sourced, and organic products whenever possible—ensuring no added nasties in our food or skincare. Our toys and resources are made from natural and sustainable materials, and even our electricity comes from an ethical supplier as we try everything we can do our bit to help our planet. Nestled in the heart of York, we are conveniently located in the heart of York city centre, with our main entrances on The Queen’s Path next to the Minster and on Deangate. We have five rooms - Wiggly Worms, Dancing Dragonflies, Little Ladybirds, Cheeky Hens and Preschool, as well as our own Forest School area. We look after up to 125 children per day from 0-4 years. We don't have any on-site parking, but we have plenty of local bus routes and some great local parking rates through an app if you need this, as well as being only an 8-minute walk from York train station. We have a bike store if you wish to cycle in too. There are some great perks on offer too - your birthday off each year, Perkbox and a veg box, to name a few! We look forward to welcoming you and showing you our amazing setting at Minster Yard!

What Your Role Involves

As a valued member of our team, you’ll:

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones, keeping records to share with parents.
• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.

  The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.

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