Level 2 Early Years Practitioner
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £10.85 to £12.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lime Tree Nursery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | L2EYP |
Summary
Lime Tree Nursery is a family-run business with eight nurseries across Rotherham, Barnsley, North Notts and Sheffield, 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. We encourage children to think independently, nurture their enthusiasm for learning and prepare them for school and beyond.
The Role
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2 Early Years Practitioners to join our fantastic teams. You will work towards a Level 3 Early Years qualification, which involves weekly classes, with fortnightly visits from a dedicated tutor to ensure continuous support. The course duration is 8 months, after which you will become a qualified Early Years Practitioner.
We have roles available at various nursery locations:
Athersley, Carlton-in-Lindrick, Eastwood, Herringthorpe, Maltby, North Anston, and Thrybergh.
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.
To ensure all apprenticeship lessons and required work are attended, completed, and delivered in line with the specified deadlines
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 2 or equivalent qualification in Early Years is essential
Grade 4 or C in English is essential
Commitment to learning, even out of work hours
Understanding of EYFS welfare, learning, and development requirements.
Willingness to learn
Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
Benefits
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 dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2 Early Years Practitioners to join our fantastic teams. You will work towards a Level 3 Early Years qualification, which involves weekly classes, with fortnightly visits from a dedicated tutor to ensure continuous support. The course duration is 8 months, after which you will become a qualified Early Years Practitioner.
We have roles available at various nursery locations:
Athersley, Carlton-in-Lindrick, Eastwood, Herringthorpe, Maltby, North Anston, and Thrybergh.
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.
To ensure all apprenticeship lessons and required work are attended, completed, and delivered in line with the specified deadlines
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 2 or equivalent qualification in Early Years is essential
Grade 4 or C in English is essential
Commitment to learning, even out of work hours
Understanding of EYFS welfare, learning, and development requirements.
Willingness to learn
Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
Benefits
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!