Early Years Practitioner

We value our employees and encourage individuals to develop with us. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity, now is the perfect time to join our experienced and supportive team as an Early Years Practitioner.
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.
Key responsibilities and duties:
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 is required.

In January 2024, York Campus Nursery relocated to Heslington East Campus on the University of York into new purpose built premises.
The nursery provision caters for up to 30 children under two years, a toddler room and a dedicated pre-school, in all capacity to provide places for up to 94 children. The successful candidate will work across and provide cover in all rooms between the hours of 8 am to 6 pm as per the needs of the Nursery
To find out more about York Campus Nursery please visit the, York Campus Nursery is part of York Commercial Ltd (YCL), which is a wholly owned subsidiary company of the University of York. YCL is a that currently has over 300 employees across a range of commercially focused sections. The successful candidate will be appointed on YCL terms and conditions of employment.
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York's commitments under the .

Hours available for this role:
37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, ( Covering 8 am till 6 pm - shifts may vary)
The salary offered is £28,785.02 (£14.92 per hour).
Benefits of working for YCL:
Generous annual leave of 38 days including 8 bank holidays (pro rata) and including two weeks off at Christmas
Free training and attendance paid
Enhanced company and workplace pension schemes (terms and conditions apply)
Enhanced company sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
Affordable on-site parking
Concession rates at York Sport Village and Centre
10% off at campus Nisa supermarkets and many campus catering outlets
Discounts at local and national restaurants, retailers and attractions
Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and campus nursery
A supportive and friendly working environment
Free and confidential wellbeing support 24/7