About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and caring Early Years Practitioner to join our dedicated team at Kingsway Children’s Centre. In this rewarding role, you will support the day‑to‑day operation of the setting, ensuring a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
Actual Salary
£12,636.28 per annum
Working Pattern
18.5 hours per week / Monday, Tuesday 7.5 hours and Wednesday 3.5 hours with various shifts scheduled between 7:45am and 5:15pm.
Key Responsibilities
* Create and maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for children at all times.
* Support children’s learning and development through engaging and stimulating activities aligned with EYFS.
* Act as a key person, planning and delivering age‑appropriate activities and monitoring children’s progress.
* Build positive relationships with children, parents and external professionals to support individual needs.
* Carry out observations and maintain accurate developmental records in line with EYFS requirements.
* Promote positive behaviour and support children’s emotional wellbeing.
* Follow safeguarding procedures and ensure compliance with policies and Ofsted standards.
* Assist with daily routines including meals, hygiene and general care of children.
* Ensure play areas and equipment are safe, clean and fit for purpose.
Essential Criteria
* Level 2 qualification in childcare (or working towards).
* Recent experience in a nursery or similar early years setting.
* Knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
* Awareness of safeguarding and child protection practices.
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* 30 pro rata bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
* Professional development opportunities.
* Access to same‑day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
* On‑site gym & florist (site dependent).
* Access to our in‑house food hall & coffee shops.
Additional Information
* Safer recruitment: we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
* Right to work: applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Closing date: 22nd June 2026
Interview date: 6th July 2026
Apply Now
If you are enthusiastic about early years education and want to make a positive difference in children’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact us at staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk for further information about this role.
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