Early Years Practitioner

1 week ago

Scunthorpe, United Kingdom DN Colleges Group Full time

Are you passionate about giving children the best possible start in life? Kingsway Children’s Centre (North Lindsey College) is seeking a caring and committed **Early Years Practitioner** to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children’s development in a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment.

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality early years education, working in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted standards. You’ll build strong relationships with children and families, and contribute to a nurturing setting where every child can thrive.

**Actual Salary: £12,150.10 per annum**

**Working Pattern: Monday, Tuesday (7.45am - 5.15pm) and Wednesday - Half day (7.45am - 12.45nn)**

**Essential Criteria**
- Minimum Level 2 qualification in Childcare (or working towards)
- Recent experience in a day nursery or similar setting
- Understanding of EYFS and safeguarding practices
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work flexibly, including early mornings and late afternoons

**Key Responsibilities**
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children
- Plan and deliver engaging activities that support development across the seven areas of learning
- Act as a key person, observing and recording children’s progress
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Support children with personal care routines and mealtimes
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding and health & safety policies
- Build professional relationships with families and external partners

**Why join us?**
- Competitive salary
- 30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
- On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
- Subsidised canteen & coffee shops.

**Important Information**

**_ Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to_**_ _**_sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time._**

**_
Closing date: 17th August 2025_**

**_ Interview date: 1st September 2025_**

For further information about the role, please contact us at:
North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams.

We offer post-16 study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships, part-time short courses and Higher Education programmes.

Across all of our provision we work closely with employers across every sector in this region and further afield, to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.

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