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Early Years Practitioner- £23,569.00 – £25,396.80 – Rothwell (LS26) and Garforth (LS25).

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.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will help create a warm, stimulating environment where children feel safe, included, and confident to explore. You’ll work as part of a close-knit team to bring learning to life through play, creativity, and curiosity.

You’ll have:

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

If you’d love to become an Early Years Practitioner in a fun, supportive nursery where you can grow and feel valued, we’d love to hear from you — apply today and take the next exciting step in your career!

• 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.

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 between from 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!

• 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: £23,569.00 – £25,396.80 per year

We welcome:

• Level 3 qualified applicants (preferred).
• Level 2 or those working towards Level 3.
• 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)