Early Years Practitioner

2 days ago


Barton, United Kingdom Rooftops Nursery School Full time

Join the Rooftops Nursery Team

**Positions Available**:

- Full-Time Staff
- Part-Time Staff
- Bank Staff
- Seasonal Staff (School Holidays)

**Location**: Rooftops Nursery School, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4AE

**About Us**

At Rooftops Nursery, we’re proud to offer a nurturing, child-centred environment that sparks creativity, independence, and a love for learning. We’re a warm, passionate team—and it’s a truly exciting time to come on board.

We are currently working towards **accreditation with The Curiosity Approach**, a modern pedagogy that embraces natural, authentic resources and child-led learning. As we expand our setting, we’re also opening **brand-new rooms**, giving staff the unique opportunity to **be part of designing, resourcing, and shaping inspiring new spaces** for our children.

**Why Join Rooftops?**
- Help lead a new chapter as we grow and evolve
- Be part of a forward-thinking nursery embracing The Curiosity Approach
- Play a role in setting up and designing new learning environments
- Work within a supportive and welcoming team
- Enjoy flexible working options (Full-time, Part-time, Bank, and Seasonal)
- Access continuous professional development and training

**Key Responsibilities**
- Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate activities for children
- Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment
- Observe and assess children’s progress, maintaining accurate records
- Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other team members
- Contribute to the setup, design, and organisation of new rooms and learning areas
- Support the nursery’s vision and journey with The Curiosity Approach
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and EYFS statutory frameworks
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing in all children

**Qualifications & Requirements**

**Essential**:

- A minimum Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare or equivalent
- Experience working in an early years setting
- Good knowledge of the EYFS and child development
- A genuine passion for early childhood education
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliability, flexibility, and a can-do attitude

**Desirable**:

- Experience with or knowledge of The Curiosity Approach
- Paediatric First Aid qualification
- Safeguarding training
- Experience in setting up or designing learning environments

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: £12.40-£12.75 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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