Job Description

Salary

Band D - 25,583 - 25,989 FTE

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Education - Non-Teaching

Date posted

05/09/2025

Job reference

REQ21089

Attachments

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School Application form and Guidance Notes May 2022.doc
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Job desc and person spec EYP.doc

Aughton Early Years Centre, Main Street, Aughton, Sheffield, S26 3XH

Temporary post to start as soon as possible until 31st August 2026 in the first instance

Full time/52 weeks per year (not term time only)

37 hours per week (flexible to cover opening hours from 7.45am until 5.45pm)

Applications are invited for the above temporary post.

The successful

candidate will be expected to work during the normal school holidays enabling the Centre to open all year round.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner who will be a dedicated team member in ensuring high quality practice and provision is maintained at all times. We provide an integrated service delivery for children and families and the successful applicant will be expected to work in a holistic way across all age groups (0-4 years) in the Centre.



The Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidates will have to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check.



Applicants must have the following:


Level 3/License to Practice in Early Years Childcare and Education (Unqualified applicants with experience, or Level 2 qualifications will be considered where the pay scale would then be adjusted accordingly) The capability to demonstrate positive, high quality interactions with very young children To have a warm, nurturing and empathetic nature A sound knowledge, understanding and experience of the EYFS and how this links to subsequent phases of learning and development A

flexible

and

willing

approach to be fully involved in all Centre aims and objectives The ability to build and maintain positive, effective relationships with children, families and colleagues Excellent communication skills and have the desire to work as a proactive member of a complex team.

Closing date for the above post is 9am on Friday 19th September 2025.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 22nd September 2025.

Application forms are available to download from Aughton Early Years Centre website and RMBC vacancies page. Please email completed application forms to centre@aughtoneyc.org.

Please note all information needs to be completed on the application form as we will not accept a CV

.