Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner Student Success Student & Academic Support Grade 4 - £27,241 to £27,865 per annum (pro rata) depending on experience Are you passionate about supporting young children’s development in a nurturing, innovative and creative environment? We’re looking for a highly motivated individual who can work to a high standard to join our nursery team. You’ll work alongside a friendly, experienced team, dedicated to child-centred care, collaborative practice and continuous professional development. We focus on building positive, nurturing relationships, and building children’s independence, to promote their learning and development. Your role will involve supporting children’s learning through play, care routines, providing engaging activities that spark curiosity and growth, ensuring the indoor and outdoor environment is stimulating and welcoming, providing practical and domestic support in the upkeep of the nursery, whilst maintaining excellent relationships with parents and children. You’ll work as part of a collaborative and supportive team who engage in regular continuous professional development. Our nursery is at the heart of the community, working closely with families and local partners to make a real difference and bring about change through nurturing relationships. We work closely with Save the Children, Sheffield City Council, NHS England and Watercliffe Meadows school, to provide a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child and family feel valued. You will need a minimum Level 3 full and relevant childcare qualification as defined by the Department for Education on the Early Years Qualifications List and Ofsted Welfare Requirements or equivalent. Please check your qualifications before applying. We can only offer interviews to candidates who hold a full and relevant qualification. You can use this . The key attributes required for this role are: • sound knowledge of EYFS • a strong customer focus • the ability to relate well to others • excellent communication and teamwork skills • the ability to work on your own initiative • creativity, patience, and a caring nature • a genuine passion for working with young children and families Why join us? • Work in an innovative setting • Be part of a supportive, values-led team • Make a real difference in children’s and families’ lives • Enjoy the benefits of working for a large organisation ** Please note this is a term time only post (37 hours week / 39 weeks per year) We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment. You will be contractually enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country. Find out more about the LGPS. If you are, or have been, a recent member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) directly prior to joining us, you can choose to opt out of the LGPS and remain in the USS. Please contact the Pensions team to discuss options available. If you are offered this post you will be subject to an enhanced with barred lists check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working at Sheffield Hallam University but its relevance to the duties of the post will need to be assessed before the appointment is confirmed. Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.