Early Years Practitioner

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Company: Link3 Recruitment

Location: Northampton, NN6, UK

Contract Type: Temp-to-perm

Hours: Full-time, 8am-6pm, 4 days per week

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 (Depending on experience)

About Us:

At Link3 Recruitment, we’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our vibrant team! We take pride in providing exceptional childcare and education, creating an environment where children can thrive. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in early childhood education, we’d love to hear from you!

Role Overview:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring, energetic, and innovative individual to join our nursery team! We are looking for a full-time practitioner who can bring creativity, passion, and a positive attitude to their role. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of care and education for children, following the EYFS curriculum and safeguarding procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality childcare and early years education to children aged 0-5 years
• Implement engaging and creative teaching methods to stimulate learning and development
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum
• Create and maintain a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for children
• Actively promote positive child development and behaviour management strategies
• Build meaningful relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Ensure the nursery meets all safeguarding standards and health and safety regulations ?

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Have:

• A minimum Level 2 qualification in Early Years Education, Childcare, Teaching and Learning, or a related field
• Previous experience in a nursery or childcare setting, or currently enrolled in a relevant childcare course
• A strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child development principles
• A natural enthusiasm for working with children and a passion for delivering excellent care and education
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with children, parents, and the team ?
• A positive, proactive attitude towards problem-solving and continuous improvement

What We Offer:

• Staff child discount of 50%
• A supportive working environment that values staff well-being in a lovely village nursery
• Annual bonus scheme
• Various staff well-being incentives and outings
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on children's early years education and development

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Education, Childcare, Early Years, or Teaching and Learning.
• Previous nursery experience or enrolment in a relevant childcare course.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of child development, behaviour management, and safeguarding practices.

Location: 

• Due to the Nursery's location and limited reliability of public transport during required working hours, access to a car and a full driving license is essential.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your CV detailing your relevant experience to