Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner – York

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,082.50 per year

Do you believe every child deserves to feel valued, supported, and inspired?
We’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our welcoming nursery team in York. If you’re passionate about play, learning, and helping children flourish, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you’ll play a vital part in creating a warm and engaging environment where children aged 0–5 can learn and grow.

You will:

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate, play-based learning activities

• Foster each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development

• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues

• Observe and record children’s progress, sharing achievements with families

• Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment

• Work collaboratively with your team to make every day meaningful and fun

What We’re Looking For

You are:

• Warm, friendly, and naturally nurturing

• Someone who can turn into a fairy, pirate, or astronaut when playtime calls for it

• Confident reading stories upside down and drinking many cups of imaginary tea

• Calm, patient, and full of creativity

• A great communicator and reliable team player

You’ll also bring:

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

• A Diploma of Higher Education (required)

• At least 1 year of experience in childcare or nursery work (preferred)

Staff Benefits

We offer a supportive and rewarding environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Childcare discount

• Generous annual leave and additional leave

• Company pension scheme

• Health and wellbeing programme

• Sick pay

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Free flu jabs

• On-site parking

• Closure over Christmas

• Fully funded training and development opportunities

Additional Information

• This post is full-time and permanent.

• Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

• Work location: In person, York.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a lasting difference in children’s lives — where every day brings laughter, learning, and a sense of belonging — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and join our wonderful team in York. Alternatively call 0148 290 8010 or email emily.barker@teachingpersonnel.com.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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