Early Years Practitioner - Baby Room (Rothwell, Leeds)

Location: Nursery in Rothwell, Leeds
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
Salary: Competitive Hourly Rate

Are you a passionate Early Years Practitioner with a love for working with babies? We have a fantastic opportunity for you!

Join our clients welcoming and supportive team at a well-established nursery in Rothwell, Leeds, where you will be working in the Baby Room with children from 0-2 years old. This is a rewarding role where you'll have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our youngest learners while developing your career in the Early Years sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Key Person Role: Take responsibility for your own group of key children, supporting their individual learning and development needs.
Plan and Implement Activities: Create and deliver age-appropriate activities that support the developmental milestones of babies, fostering skills such as communication, physical development, and social-emotional growth.
Provide Care and Nurturing: Offer high-quality care for babies, ensuring their health, safety, and wellbeing at all times. Build strong bonds with the children and create a safe and stimulating environment for them to explore and grow.
Support Early Learning: Follow the EYFS framework (Early Years Foundation Stage), ensuring that babies are supported in their development of key skills such as sensory exploration, fine motor skills, and early language.
Monitor and Record Progress: Observe and assess children's progress, recording milestones and achievements to inform planning and communication with parents and carers.
Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues to ensure consistency in care and the overall smooth running of the nursery, contributing to a positive, team-focused environment.
Safeguarding: Ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed, and that every child's safety and welfare are always a priority.

What You'll Need:

A Level 3 qualification in Childcare (e.g., CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent).
A genuine passion for working with babies and young children, with an understanding of child development and the EYFS.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with babies, parents, and colleagues.
A nurturing and patient approach, able to provide the care and attention each child needs.
DBS check (or willingness to apply for one) and commitment to safeguarding practices.

What We Offer:

A competitive hourly rate.
The opportunity to work with a dedicated team in a supportive, welcoming environment.
Hands-on experience within a Baby Room, focusing on the care and development of children aged 0-2.
A chance to make a real impact in the lives of babies, supporting their learning and development in the early years.
Opportunities for further professional development and training, helping you advance in your career.

If you're an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the lives of young children, we would love to hear from you!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'