Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
Part & Full-time | Permanent | Level 3 Qualified | Athersley | Up to £12.86 per hour
About Lime Tree
Lime Tree Nurseries is a family-run business with eight nurseries across South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire, where The Curiosity Approach, child-led learning and career development are at the heart of what we do.
We believe children learn through curiosity, exploration and discovery. Our practitioners are encouraged to follow children's interests, support child-led learning and create environments that inspire creativity, independence and a love of learning.
We are looking for a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our team at our Curiosity Cottage Nursery at Athersley.
About the Role
You will:
- Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.
- Support children's learning, development and wellbeing.
- Provide engaging experiences based on children's interests, curiosity and individual development.
- Build warm, positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Encourage children's curiosity, creativity and independence.
- Work as part of a supportive team to provide a high standard of care and education.
- Promote and maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety.
What We're Looking For
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare.
- Experience working in an early years setting.
- Good knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding.
- A genuine passion for working with children.
- A positive, caring and creative approach.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
What We Offer
- Flexible working hours.
- Qualification-related pay.
- Discounted childcare.
- Half-day paid birthday leave.
- Free CPD and training.
- Trainee Manager Programme and career progression.
- Staff events and recruitment bonus.
- Company pension.
- Employee referral programme.
Career Development
We are committed to developing our team and providing opportunities to progress your Early Years career. With the right support and development, practitioners can progress into Senior Practitioner, Deputy Manager and Nursery Manager positions.
If you are passionate about Early Years and want to work in a setting where curiosity, creativity and child-led learning are at the heart of what we do, we'd love to hear from you!
Pay: Up to £12.86 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
