Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

Overview

Lime Tree Nursery is a family-run business with eight nurseries across Rotherham, Barnsley, North Notts and Sheffield, providing care for children from birth to five years. We create a home-from-home environment, fostering curiosity and child-led learning using The Curiosity Approach. We encourage children to think independently, nurture their enthusiasm for learning and prepare them for school and beyond.

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2 Early Years Practitioners to join our fantastic teams. You will work towards a Level 3 Early Years qualification, which involves weekly classes, with fortnightly visits from a dedicated tutor to ensure continuous support. The course duration is 8 months, after which you will become a qualified Early Years Practitioner.

We have roles available at various nursery locations:

• Athersley
• Carlton-in-Lindrick
• Eastwood
• Herringthorpe
• Maltby
• North Anston
• Thrybergh

• Work collaboratively to deliver a child-led curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Observe, assess, and support children’s development using various teaching strategies.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents and caregivers to support children’s learning.
• To ensure all apprenticeship lessons and required work are attended, completed, and delivered in line with the specified deadlines.
• Maintain a safe and stimulating environment both indoors and outdoors.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures, always ensuring children s welfare.
• Be an active participant in staff meetings, training, and community engagement events.

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Early Years is essential
• Grade 4 or C in English is essential
• Commitment to learning, even out of work hours
• Understanding of EYFS welfare, learning, and development requirements.
• Willingness to learn
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

• Qualification-related pay
• Discounted childcare
• Trainee Manager Programme
• Free CPD opportunity
• Staff functions
• Paid birthday leave
• Staff recruitment bonus
• Receive up to a £500 sign-on bonus upon successful completion of your probation period!

If you are passionate about providing high-quality, inclusive care and education for young children, we’d love to hear from you!