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 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 wellbeing.
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.
* Ensure learning diaries are kept up to date and accurately reflect children's progress.
* 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.
* 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
If you are passionate about providing high-quality, inclusive care and education for young children, we'd love to hear from you.
*Pay is age related. The role involves working with children and, therefore, if successful, you will be required to provide two employment references and a satisfactory DBS.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £15,756.00-£25,584.00 per year
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company pension
* Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Sheffield S25 4DL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
* Do you have a Level 3 qualification in Childcare?
Work Location: In person