Early Years Practitioner

Sweetpeasnursery; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned private day nursery in Leeds seeks an Early Years Practitioner to create engaging learning experiences for children aged 0-5. The role offers fixed hours, support for qualification progression, and a caring work culture. Responsibilities include developing play-based learning, maintaining safety, and building relationships with families. Candidates should have good communication, reliability, and a caring nature. Competitive salary and benefits including childcare discounts and training opportunities. Join us to support children's growth in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Generous childcare discounts

Two-course meals daily

Ongoing training and career progression

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability and a caring nature essential.
• Knowledge of EYFS is helpful but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, play-based learning opportunities for children aged 0–5.
• Support each child’s development in line with EYFS.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Observe and record progress with accuracy.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver a smooth day.
• Take part in ongoing professional development.
• Safeguard every child and promote wellbeing.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Caring nature

Education

Level 3 qualification preferred

Level 2 or working towards Level 3

Job description

Early Years Practitioner

Rothwell (LS26) and Garforth (LS25) £23,569 – £25,396 per year

The Role

Do you love creating fun learning experiences that help little ones grow and thrive? Would you like to work somewhere that values you, supports your growth, and makes each day fun and fulfilling? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are looking for caring and committed Early Years Practitioners to join our lovely Sweet Peas Day Care & Teaching Nurseries team in Rothwell (LS26) and Garforth (LS25). Whether you’re qualified or just starting your Early Years journey, you’ll find the support, encouragement and training you need to succeed.

You’ll Have

• Fixed full-time hours with a regular day off each week
• Flexible Bank Team shifts, with full training if you’re unqualified

Key Responsibilities

• Create engaging, play-based learning opportunities for children aged 0–5.
• Support each child’s development in line with EYFS.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Observe and record progress with accuracy.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver a smooth day.
• Take part in ongoing professional development.
• Safeguard every child and promote wellbeing.

The Nursery

Sweet Peas is a family-owned private day nursery whose sole purpose is to provide families with effortless childcare, peace of mind and exceptional education and life experiences for their children.

Our beautiful family-owned private day nursery is perfect for children aged birth to five years old. Our lovely trusting families leave their children with us knowing that they will have a fun filled day whilst they receive exceptional education and follow wonderful adventures – making so many lifelong friends along the way.

The Benefits

• Warm, family-feel culture where everyone supports each other.
• Fixed day off each week.
• Free onsite parking and excellent public transport links.
• 15% team pay rise in the last year.
• Generous childcare discounts.
• Free, freshly prepared two-course meals daily (worth up to £875 per year).
• Medical cash plan and confidential employee helpline.
• Health & Wellbeing Basket for all.
• Supportive managers who truly value their team.
• Ongoing training and genuine career progression.
• Team Spotlight recognition each month to celebrate individual achievements.
• Access to training.
• Salary: £23,569 – £25,396 per year

The Person

We welcome Level 3 qualified applicants (preferred), Level 2 or those working towards Level 3, and unqualified applicants for Bank Team roles.

You’ll Need

• Good communication and teamwork
• Reliability and a caring nature
• Knowledge of EYFS helpful, not essential
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)