Job overview
This is an exciting time to join us we are preparing for brand new purpose built Day Nursery which will remain on site.
An enthusiastic, caring, highly motivated childcare practitioner is required to join our busy nursery team. The successful candidate must hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Childhood Studies and have previous post qualifying experience of working with children aged 0 – 60 months within a day nursery setting. A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage is essential.
The hours required are 37.5 per week working different shift patterns to meet the needs of the service
We are rated 'Good' by Ofsted and are proud of our nursery, we would love you to come and join our team!
Fulltime permanent post.
Previous applicants need not re-apply
Main duties of the job
To care for children in accordance with their individual physical, social and psychological needs.
To work within NHS, Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted’s national, regional and local guidelines relating to Day Nursery Provision.
To take every reasonable opportunity to maintain existing expertise and develop new skills as appropriate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information and full details of the role please see attached the job description and person specification.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Good literacy and numeracy required.
- A high level of communication skills, an ability to work effectively with colleagues and parent/carers.
- Ability to deliver, non discriminatory, age appropriate learning experiences, meeting each child’s individual needs
Desirable
- The skill to provide developmentally appropriate activities, experiences and displays both indoors & outdoors.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of Ofsted requirements
- An excellent knowledge & understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Desirable
- A sound knowledge of the ages & stages of development for babies/children aged 0-48 months
Experience
Essential
- Previous post qualifying experience of working with children 0 – 4 years in a day nursery setting.
Desirable
- Supervising students.
- Ofsted inspections
- Safeguarding
Qualifications
Essential
- CACHE Level 3 Early Childhood Studies or equivalent
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene
- Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate
- Safeguarding or any other relevant training applicable to Early Years.
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This advert is for Early Years Nursery Practitioner (Band 3) with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust in Keighley, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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