Job Description
* Early Years Practitioner
* Salary: £25,250 -(£18,425.68 pro rata per annum)
* Location: Grimsby
* Job Type: Permanent and Temporary positions available
* Working Hours: 8:00am – 6:00pm (1-hour lunch break)
Early Years Practitioner
A leading education and training group, spanning multiple campuses and provisions from the East Coast to the Midlands, is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join its dedicated nursery team.
This organisation delivers high-quality education, innovative training, and life-changing opportunities to thousands of learners every year. Their staff are committed to making a meaningful difference, and they’re looking for someone who shares that same enthusiasm for supporting young children’s development.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join a busy, well-established nursery setting.
You will play a vital role in supporting children aged birth to five, helping to nurture their learning, development, and wellbeing in a safe and engaging environment.
The successful candidate will be:
* Passionate about early years education
* A strong team player who thrives in a busy setting
* Organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage tasks effectively
* A confident communicator, able to build relationships with children, families, and colleagues
Working pattern:
* Monday to Wednesday
* 8:00am – 6:00pm (1-hour lunch break)
About You
To be considered, you must hold a full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
Desirable (but not essential) qualifications and attributes include:
* Safeguarding training
* SEN experience or training
* Paediatric First Aid
* Food Hygiene certification
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* A professional and adaptable approach
* A positive, fun, and energetic personality
Training can be provided where needed.
What’s on Offer
In return, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive and supportive package, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
* Christmas closure period
* Enhanced sickness and family-friendly pay schemes
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance
* 24/7 confidential employee support helpline
* Cycle to Work scheme and savings options
* Health and dental cash plans
* Staff discounts across a range of on-site services
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your contribution will truly make an impact on young learners’ lives.
Not looking for a teaching role? We are also registering support staff, assessors, technicians, and other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.
"All candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have 2 years’ referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks - If you are on the Barred List, it is against the law to apply and to be hired for a role that includes regulated activity with the concerned group."