Aughton Early Years Centre,
Main Street,
Aughton,
Sheffield,
S26 3XH
Post 1: 28.5 hours per week (Mon, Wed & Fri, 7.45am-5.45pm)
Post 2: 37 hours per week (flexible to cover between 7.45am-5.45pm)
Both full year 52 weeks (not term time only)
Contract Type: Temporary to start as soon as possible
At Aughton Early Years Centre, we believe that every child deserves the very best start in life. We are committed to providing high-quality care, learning and development for very young children. As part of our integrated service, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming, nurturing environment for our families, where children feel safe, valued and supported to reach their full potential.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioners to join our team and work within our Centre.
About the role
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will be an integral member of our team, helping to ensure that high-quality practice and provision is maintained at all times.
You will work holistically with very young children and families, building positive relationships and supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference through meaningful interactions, engaging experiences and responsive, child-centred practice.
- Holds a Level 2/3 qualification/Licence to Practice in Early Years Childcare and Education
- Can demonstrate positive, high-quality interactions with very young children
- Has a warm, nurturing and empathetic nature
- Has a sound knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and how this supports children's learning and development into subsequent phases
- Is flexible, enthusiastic and willing to contribute fully to the aims and objectives of the Centre
- Can build and maintain positive and effective relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Has excellent communication skills and enjoys being a proactive and supportive member of a complex team
Safeguarding
The Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidates will have to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check. Satisfactory references, 1 professional (from current or most recent employer) and 1 character will also be required. Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.
Closing date for the above posts is 9am on Friday 4th September 2026.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 10th September 2026.
Application forms are available to download from Aughton Early Years Centre website and RMBC vacancies page. Please email completed application forms to [email protected]. Please note all information needs to be completed on the application form as we will not accept a CV.
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
