Early Years Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Bradford, United Kingdom University of Bradford Full time

**Professional Services**:
**Directorate of People and Culture**:
**Salary**:

- £23,751 per annum pro rata
- Fixed Term till 05/06/2026 - 25 hours per week.

**Post Type**:

- Part Time

**Contract Type**:

- Fixed Term

**Closing Date**:

- Friday 29 August 2025

**Interview Date**:

- To be confirmed

**Reference**:

- HR0186592

This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.

**University of Bradford**

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last four years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

**Safeguarding**

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

**Directorate**

The People, Culture and Wellbeing Directorate promotes a supportive, inclusive environment. The nursery reflects this by providing high-quality early years care and education. Aligned with the University’s values, it nurtures children’s development and supports families, creating a caring, community-focused space that positively impacts the wider University community.

**What you will be doing**:

- Support children’s learning and development through planned activities and play.
- Act as a key person, building positive relationships with children and families.
- Assist in delivering the EYFS curriculum under supervision of senior staff.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and inclusive learning environment.
- Carry out daily care routines, including mealtimes, toileting, and hygiene.

**Qualifications/ experience**:

- English GCSE (Grade C/Level 2 or above) or equivalent (essential)
- Experience working with children aged 0-5 years (essential)
- Awareness of the EYFS Framework and child development (essential)
- Good IT, communication, and teamwork skills (essential)
- Flexible, reliable, and eager to learn (essential)

**Celebrating Diversity - The University of Bradford**

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

**In Return we Offer**:

- 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
- Family-friendly policies
- Great campus facilities

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

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