Early Years Practitioner Level 2Council

Grade: CD

Start Date: January 2027

Join Our Nursery Team

Otley Street Community Nursery School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly nursery school. The successful candidate will work alongside our experienced staff to support the learning, development, and wellbeing of our youngest learners in a nurturing and stimulating environment.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about early years education and enjoys helping children develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning and development through play-based activities.
• Assist in creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment.
• Work with individuals and small groups of children to promote learning and development.
• Encourage children’s social, emotional, language, and physical development.
• Support children with personal care needs where required.
• Help prepare and organise learning resources and activities.
• Observe and record children’s progress under the direction of teaching staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and support children’s wellbeing at all times.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health, and safety.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Experience of working with young children in an early years, nursery, childcare, or school setting.
• A relevant childcare or teaching assistant qualification (desirable).
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• A warm, patient, and caring approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• An understanding of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive nursery environment.
• Friendly, dedicated, and experienced colleagues.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• The chance to make a positive impact on children’s early learning experiences.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.

Safeguarding

Otley Street Community Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and all other safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

How to Apply

Please complete the attached application form and return to: [email protected]

Closing Date: Friday 4th December 12.00 (noon)

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Documents:

Application Form.docx

Job Description and Person Specification.docx

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

Position type: 15 hours per week, Term Time Only