Join Our Team at Linskill Nursery!
Are you passionate about supporting young children to learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing environment? Linskill Nursery is looking for a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our warm and welcoming team. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we’d love to hear from you!
Working Hours & Availability
This is an all year round role . Applicants must be available to work shifts between the hours of 7:30am and 6:00pm, to accommodate the nursery’s opening times. Working patterns are set on a rota basis and discussed in advance. Full-time or part time available.
About Us
Linskill Nursery is part of the Linskill and North Tyneside Community Development Trust, a well-established and much-loved community hub. We provide high-quality early years education and care in a safe, inclusive, and stimulating setting where every child is valued as an individual.
Job Role and Responsibilities
As an Early Years Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in creating a positive and engaging learning environment for children aged 0–5 years. Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning, delivering and evaluating age-appropriate, creative, and engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Observing and assessing children's progress, providing feedback to parents, colleagues and external professionals as required
- Maintain accurate records
- Building strong relationships with children, families, and the wider nursery team, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere
- Promoting and providing a safe, caring, and inclusive environment ensuring the health and wellbeing of all children
- Contributing to team meetings, and participating in training and continuous professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge
- Supporting the nursery’s values of inclusivity, kindness, and community
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Qualified to a minimum of Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare/Early Years Education
- A genuine passion for working with young children and an understanding of their developmental needs.
- Friendly, nurturing, and approachable
- A strong team player with good communication and organisational skills while also demonstrating initiative when required
- Knowledgeable about EYFS principles, safeguarding, and health & safety
At Linskill Nursery, we’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to thorough reference checks and an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Job type
- Permanent
- Full-time/part time
Benefits
At Linskill Nursery, we care for our team just as much as we care for our children. We offer:
- Employee discount in Linskill Nursery, Café 32, Room Hire
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Company pension available
- Free annual flu jabs
- Wellbeing support and staff social events
- Regular CPD opportunities and access to external training
- Free on-site parking
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
