Senior Early Years Practitioner - Barnsley

Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Hours: 08:15–16:15

Pay Rate: £18.35 PAYE

Onsite: Fully onsite

Vacancies: 3 positions available

About the Role We are seeking three experienced Senior Early Years Practitioners to join our Family Hub childcare settings. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality early years education and childcare, ensuring a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for children under the age of 5.

Key Responsibilities • Lead and support high-quality early years practice within the nursery rooms

• Plan, organise and deliver age-appropriate learning and play activities


• Observe, assess and record children’s development in line with EYFS frameworks


• Promote children’s wellbeing, independence and developmental progress


• Supervise children during play, learning, meals and personal care


• Maintain a clean, safe and engaging environment


• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and partner agencies


• Uphold safeguarding, health & safety and Ofsted-aligned standards

Requirements • Relevant NVQ Level 3 or above (or equivalent Early Years qualification)

• Demonstrable experience working in a childcare or nursery setting


• Current experience working with children aged 0–5


• Ability to support high-quality early years practice and learning


• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills


• Ability to follow safeguarding, EYFS and health & safety procedures


• Candidates must provide suitable references and hold a DBS that meets Ofsted requirements

Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping early education experiences, working within supportive and well-established childcare settings focused on high-quality delivery.

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