Level 3 Nursery Practitioner in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Sheffield (S2)

From £13.00 - £14.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Full Time | 38 or 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday

Rota shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm | All-year-round role

Help children discover, develop and thrive in a nursery with community at its heart.

Revive EYFS Recruitment is recruiting a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for a welcoming nursery operated by a local children’s charity in Sheffield.

With more than 20 years of supporting children and families, the setting offers the chance to contribute to a service that makes a difference in its community. You’ll join a friendly team that values inclusive care, positive relationships and learning through play.

A spacious, enclosed outdoor learning environment gives children opportunities to explore nature, build physical confidence and enjoy new discoveries every day.

What’s on offer?

• Pay from £13.00 - £14.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
• A choice of 38 or 40 hours per week.
• Free on-site parking and excellent public transport links.
• Discounted staff childcare across all age groups, subject to terms and conditions.
• Closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Occupational sick pay, subject to terms and conditions.
• Ongoing professional development, including access to free online training and qualifications.
• Initial enhanced DBS costs covered.
• Staff wellbeing activities, team-building events and employee recognition initiatives.
• A workplace pension scheme.
• Support from a friendly, approachable management team.

Your role

You’ll help create a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child feels safe, included and encouraged to learn. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Following children’s interests and adapting experiences to their individual developmental needs.
• Observing children’s progress and using this to plan meaningful next steps.
• Supporting children’s wellbeing, independence and confidence through everyday care and play.
• Making the most of outdoor learning opportunities.
• Building trusting relationships with parents and carers, sharing updates and working together to support their children.
• Promoting inclusive practice, including support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Maintaining effective safeguarding practice and following health and safety procedures.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality care.

What we’re looking for

A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years or Childcare qualification, or above.

Previous experience working with children, ideally within a nursery or Early Years setting.

Sound knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and child protection.

A warm, caring approach and enthusiasm for creating engaging learning experiences.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

A commitment to inclusive practice and continued professional development.

Experience supporting children and families with SEND would be an advantage.

Ready for your next Early Years opportunity?

Apply with your up-to-date CV. We’d love to hear about your experience and what you could bring to the team.

The nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare. Appointment is subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates and backgrounds.