Job Description

Lime Tree Nursery is a family-run business with eight nurseries across Rotherham, Barnsley, and North Notts, providing care for children from birth to five years.

The Role

Due to business growth, we are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner (EYP) to join our fantastic team. This role requires a strong commitment to delivering an ambitious, flexible curriculum that meets the needs of children aged 0-5 years, in line with Ofsted requirements. You will work closely with our amazing team to create enabling environments, tailor learning approaches to individual needs, and ensure children's safety and well-being.

What will you do?

Work collaboratively to deliver a child-led curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Observe, assess, and support children's development using various teaching strategies. Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents and caregivers to support children's learning. Ensure learning diaries are kept up to date and accurately reflect children's progress. Maintain a safe and stimulating environment both indoors and outdoors. Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures, always ensuring children's welfare. Be an active participant in staff meetings, training, and community engagement events.

What you need

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Early Years. Strong understanding of EYFS welfare, learning, and development requirements. Experience working within an Early Years setting. Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. A proactive, flexible, and child-centered approach to learning.

Benefits

Qualification-related pay Trainee Manager Programme Free CPD opportunity Staff functions Paid birthday leave Attendance and staff recruitment bonus
If you are passionate about providing high-quality, inclusive care and education for young children, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 10.10-12.30 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Rotherham S66 8JF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Do you hold a Level 3 or equivalent in Childcare?
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: EYPMAL25