Job Description

Tiddlywinks Centre,

7 Eastern Drive,

Sheffield,

S2 3WP

Are you a qualified 'Early Years Nursery Nurse Practitioner' looking for a new challenge?

Tiddlywinks Centre, a Children's Charity in Sheffield, are seeking a passionate Early Years Nursery Practitioner, to join our high quality, friendly team. Are you the caring Early Years Educator who can inspire and bring new exciting ideas to our team?

Do you have....

Level 2 or 3 in CACHE Diploma, NNEB, NVQ or Early Years workforce.

Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Assistant or similar)

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Experience of working and supporting children and families with SEND would be an advantage.

The role will be to work 'Part time' 3 days per (22.5-30 hours per week) over 52 weeks' Mondays - Friday, on an 8am-6pm rota system.

Benefits:

Tiddlywinks Centre is offering a 250 recruitment incentive to any successful candidate.

Free parking on-site

Great transport Links

Sick Pay (T&C's Apply)

Opportunity for personnel development & training

Free online qualifications

Discounted childcare for staff members - All ages (T&C's Apply)

Closed between Christmas and New year

Staff team bonding events

Opportunity to work for a Charity

We cover the cost of your initial DBS

Pension Scheme

Your Role:

Working as an Early Years professional, providing a caring and nurturing environment for children, being sensitive to their well-being & individual needs. Creating outstanding learning opportunities and experiences linking and following the (EYFS). Supporting young children to experience the 'awe & wonder' of the world that they live in? Building positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues. Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times.

The nursery benefits from a spacious enclosed outdoor play area which provides further opportunities for our children to explore nature and develop physically.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026

If you are interested in applying for the post please send your up to date CV to admin@tiddlywinkscentre.org.uk

No applications will be view until Monday 5th January 2026 due to the Centre been closed over the Christmas & New year period.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.31-13.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ level 2/ 3 or above in childcare & education (required)
Work Location: In person