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Nursery Practitioner - Headingley
We are seeking a dedicated Early Years Educator / Nursery Practitioner to join a friendly nursery team in Leeds. In this role, you will:
- Provide high-quality childcare and a stimulating curriculum to support children’s emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development.
- Assist with planning and delivering a broad, balanced curriculum in line with national and local standards (EYFS).
- Support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including developing and implementing Individual Education Plans.
- Build positive relationships with parents, carers, and professionals, offering advice and attending meetings as needed.
- Prepare reports to support children’s transition to school and participate in educational visits, ensuring health and safety at all times.
- Maintain accurate records of children’s progress and act as a key person for a group of children.
- Supervise and support students on placement, providing feedback and guidance.
- Promote and uphold nursery policies, including safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety, and confidentiality.
Requirements
- Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (e.g., NNEB, CACHE Diploma, BTEC, NVQ 3, or equivalent).
- Experience working in a nursery or early years setting is desirable.
- Strong understanding of child development and the EYFS framework.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to keep accurate records and write reports.
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting positive behaviour.
- Physically able to lift and handle children and equipment.
- Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Benefits
- Salary: £24,277 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
- 37.5 hours per week, flexible shifts between 7.45am–6.00pm, Monday to Friday.
- Minimum 20 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
- Health benefit scheme.
- Nest pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Category: Early Years
- Hours: 38
- Location: Headingley
- Salary / Rate: £24277pa
- Contract: Permanent
- Job Ref: ZR_34_JOB
- Call: 0113 328 0668
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