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Early Years Practitioner Level 3

Job details
Posting date: 13 January 2026
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 21 January 2026
Location: HX6 1HB
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Grass Roots Private Day Nursery Ltd
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

We’re Hiring: Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Join our Ofsted Outstanding, relationship‑led nursery in Sowerby, Halifax

If you’re a Level 3 practitioner who thrives in a calm, nurturing environment where relationships come first, you’ll feel at home with us. Our setting is warm, welcoming, and genuinely home‑from‑home — a place where children feel safe, valued, and inspired, and where staff feel trusted, supported, and part of something meaningful.

What Makes Us Different
- A deeply relational team culture where your voice matters
- Emotionally intelligent leadership that supports your wellbeing and professional growth
- Child‑led environments with rich outdoor play and real opportunities for curiosity
- Ongoing CPD, coaching, and mentoring — including regular safeguarding refreshers
- Proud PVI partner to the Stronger Practice Hub, with access to evidence‑informed practice
- A setting where calm, confident interactions with families are a shared priority
This is a permanent, part‑time role (3 days per week), subject to our standard probation period.

What You’ll Bring
- A minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
- We warmly welcome applications from practitioners with Level 4, Level 5, Level 6, or Early Years Teacher Status — your expertise is highly valued
- Experience with children aged 0–5 and a confident understanding of the EYFS
- A warm, professional approach to safeguarding and child wellbeing
- Integrity, reliability, and a commitment to inclusive, reflective practice
- A genuine love for early years and a desire to grow within a supportive team

Safeguarding Commitment
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Role Details
Job Type: Part‑time (3 days per week)
Contract: Permanent (subject to probation)
Work Location: In person

Staff Benefits
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- On‑site parking

Ready to Join Us?
If this sounds like the kind of setting where you’d thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Visits are warmly welcomed — come and see what makes our nursery special.

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