Early Years Practitioner

The University of York is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for its Campus Nursery, focusing on providing high-quality care and education for children aged three months to school age, specifically in the baby room. Key responsibilities include managing assistant practitioners, conducting observations, maintaining records, and delivering EYFS curriculum activities. Applicants must hold a publicly recognised Level 3 childcare qualification.

• The role involves supporting children's development socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS) and the Nursery's core principles: quality and consistency, secure foundations, partnership working, equality of opportunity, and anti-discriminatory practice.
• As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and early education to children.
• You will work as part of a supportive team, helping to create a safe and engaging environment where children can learn and grow.
• The successful candidate will work across and provide cover in all rooms as per the needs of the Nursery.
• This role is in the baby room.
• Being a line manager to the Early Years Assistant Practitioners
• Completing key person observations and assessments
• Maintaining records and administration systems
• Providing activities within the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum

• A publicly recognised level 3 qualification in childcare.

• Generous Annual Leave: 38 days including 8 bank holidays (pro rata) and two weeks off at Christmas.
• Enhanced Benefits: Enhanced company sick pay, maternity and paternity pay, and workplace pension schemes.
• Professional Development: Free training, with attendance paid.
• Wellbeing & Discounts: Free and confidential 24/7 wellbeing support, concession rates at York Sport Village and Centre, and discounts at campus outlets, local/national retailers, and attractions.
• Work Perks: Affordable on-site parking, DBS application cost covered, and salary sacrifice schemes (including Cycle to Work and campus nursery).
• About YCL and Application Process
• York Commercial Ltd . (YCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of York. The Head Office is situated at the University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD. The successful candidate will be appointed on YCL terms and conditions of employment