Early Years Practitioner
Professional Services
Directorate of People and Culture
Salary: Post Type: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: Friday 29 May 2026 Reference: EYP2026MAY
University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last five years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Safeguarding
The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.
Directorate
The People, Culture and Wellbeing Directorate promotes a supportive, inclusive environment. The nursery reflects this by providing high-quality early years care and education. Aligned with the University’s values, it nurtures children’s development and supports families, creating a caring, community-focused space that positively impacts the wider University community.
What you will be doing:
1. Support children’s learning and development through planned activities and play.
2. Act as a key person, building positive relationships with children and families.
3. Assist in delivering the EYFS curriculum under supervision of senior staff.
4. Maintain a safe, clean, and inclusive learning environment.
5. Carry out daily care routines, including mealtimes, toileting, and hygiene.
Qualifications/ experience:
6. English GCSE (Grade C/Level 2 or above) or equivalent (essential)
7. Experience working with children aged 0–5 years (essential)
8. Awareness of the EYFS Framework and child development (essential)
9. Good IT, communication, and teamwork skills (essential)
10. Flexible, reliable, and eager to learn (essential)
We would prefer if you are a qualified level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioner
Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford
Within the nursery team, males are underrepresented. We therefore welcome applications from males to help create a more balanced and inclusive workforce. This positive action does not disadvantage applicants of other genders.
At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
In Return we Offer:
11. 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
12. Family-friendly policies
13. Great campus facilities
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Additional Information:
To apply, please submit your CV to.
Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity
At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.
In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.
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