Early Years Practitioner

York Campus Nursery Overview

Join York Campus Nursery, a setting committed to fostering a safe, happy, and multicultural environment for children aged three months to school age. We nurture and encourage every child’s diversity and potential, providing a secure, caring, and stimulating place for them to develop socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Our modern, purpose-built premises on Kimberlow Lane, Heslington, provide care for up to 94 children across dedicated rooms for infants, toddlers, and pre-school.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our team. You will step into a fun, dynamic environment where no two days are the same, allowing you to make a direct and vital impact on children’s development.

Role and Responsibilities

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and early education to children. You will work as part of a supportive team, helping to create a safe and engaging environment where children can learn and grow. The successful candidate will work across and provide cover in all rooms as per the needs of the Nursery.

The role involves supporting children’s development socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS) and the Nursery’s core principles: quality and consistency, secure foundations, partnership working, equality of opportunity, and anti-discriminatory practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Being a line manager to the Early Years Assistant Practitioners
• Completing key person observations and assessments
• Maintaining records and administration systems
• Providing activities within the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum

Essential Requirements

• A publicly recognised level 3 qualification in childcare.

Role Details

• The salary offered is £28,785.02 (£14.92 per hour).
• 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, covering 8am until 6pm – shifts may vary).

Benefits of Working for YCL

• Generous Annual Leave: 38 days including 8 bank holidays (pro rata) and two weeks off at Christmas.
• Enhanced Benefits: Enhanced company sick pay, maternity and paternity pay, and workplace pension schemes.
• Professional Development: Free training, with attendance paid.
• Wellbeing & Discounts: Free and confidential 24/7 wellbeing support, concession rates at York Sport Village and Centre, and discounts at campus outlets, local/national retailers, and attractions.
• Work Perks: Affordable on-site parking, DBS application cost covered, and salary sacrifice schemes (including Cycle to Work and campus nursery).

Please note: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Suitable candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview (via Zoom or face-to-face, depending on preference) whilst the vacancy is live, and the position may close at any time if a suitable candidate is found.