Early Years Practitioner
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.30 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 January 2026 |
| Location: | S81 9JU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lime Tree Nursery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EYPC |
Summary
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. We create a home-from-home environment, fostering curiosity and child-led learning using The Curiosity Approach. With fully qualified Early Years Practitioners, children explore and learn through play, using natural and open-ended resources instead of conventional toys to inspire creativity and problem-solving. We encourage children to think independently, nurture their enthusiasm for learning and prepare them for school and beyond.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our 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 the team to create enabling environments, tailor learning approaches to individual needs, and ensure children’s safety and well-being.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
Requirements:
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Early Years is essential
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
Flexible working hours
Qualification-related pay
Discounted childcare
Trainee Manager Programme
Free CPD opportunity
Staff functions
Paid birthday leave
Staff recruitment bonus
Receive up to a £500 sign-on bonus upon successful completion of your probation period!
If you are passionate about providing high-quality, inclusive care and education for young children, we’d love to hear from you!
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our 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 the team to create enabling environments, tailor learning approaches to individual needs, and ensure children’s safety and well-being.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
Requirements:
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Early Years is essential
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
Flexible working hours
Qualification-related pay
Discounted childcare
Trainee Manager Programme
Free CPD opportunity
Staff functions
Paid birthday leave
Staff recruitment bonus
Receive up to a £500 sign-on bonus upon successful completion of your probation period!
If you are passionate about providing high-quality, inclusive care and education for young children, we’d love to hear from you!