Early Years Practitioner | Join the Brook Babes Family
Position Early Years Practitioner
Hours Full time or part time with flexible hours between 7.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday
Location Wetherby
About Brook Babes
At Brook Babes, we believe childhood should be joyful, meaningful, and filled with curiosity. We care for children aged 0 to 5 and are deeply committed to making a genuine difference in their lives through nurturing relationships, high aspirations, and early support when it matters most.
Every child has the right to be heard, valued, and supported to reach their full potential. When children feel understood and respected, they develop stronger resilience, positive mental health, and the confidence they need to thrive beyond the early years.
Our values of Respect, Integrity, Kindness, Always Learning, and Working Together shape everything we do. We proudly follow a respectful approach to childcare and are at an exciting stage in our journey with the Curiosity Approach.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking passionate, motivated, and caring Early Years Practitioners who believe in giving children the very best start in life.
You will be a great fit if you are
Level 3 qualified in childcare
Passionate about early years education and child development
Values led and aligned with our ethos
Warm, compassionate, and enthusiastic
Motivated and driven to be the best practitioner you can be
Committed to continual professional development
Reliable and consistent, understanding the importance of continuity for young children
Dedicated to safeguarding and protecting children from harm
About the Role
You will work as part of a supportive team under the guidance of the Management Team to provide safe, high quality education and care. You will help create a stimulating, calm, and enjoyable environment where children feel secure, confident, and excited to learn.
This is a hands on, child focused role where time is spent building relationships through play, connection, and responsive teaching, with minimal emphasis on unnecessary administration.
Key Responsibilities
Building secure and meaningful relationships with children through play and interaction
Maintaining accurate observations and assessments to support every child to make the best possible progress
Providing consistently high quality, child centred, and responsive care
Planning and creating enabling environments that support curiosity and development
Extending learning through guided activities and in the moment teaching opportunities
Listening to and responding to children in a sensitive, respectful, and safeguarding focused way
Working in partnership with parents and carers to support positive outcomes for children
Candidate Requirements
Level 3 childcare qualification
EYTS or EYP status preferred but not essential
A genuine passion and commitment to early years practice
A positive attitude towards learning and ongoing professional development
Strong safeguarding knowledge and a commitment to best practice
Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding
Brook Babes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
All appointments are made in line with the EYFS statutory guidance and safer recruitment practices. This includes
- Enhanced DBS checks and barred list checks
- Verification of identity, qualifications, and right to work in the UK
- Thorough employment history checks and references
- Ongoing safeguarding training and professional development
- A clear expectation that staff will follow safeguarding policies, procedures, and statutory guidance at all times
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory checks and ongoing suitability to work with children.
Benefits of Working at Brook Babes
Christmas shut down between Christmas and New Year to spend time with family
Generous childcare discount
A whole person approach to wellbeing that puts people first
24 hour Bupa wellbeing, legal, and financial support helpline
Simply Health benefit
Increased holiday entitlement with length of service
Bank holidays off
Christmas party and gift as a thank you for your hard work
A workplace where everybody counts and individual contributions are valued
High quality professional development that supports growth, confidence, and positive change
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.50-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
